US Bridges

SR 303 over Elk Creek

FairPosted for load

Lorain County, Ohio · 3.82 Miles East of SR 58 · Structure no. 4707087

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,794
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 303 over Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 303 over Elk Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,794 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,878 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 303
CrossesElk Creek
Location3.82 Miles East of SR 58
RouteState Highway 303
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23724, -82.1457
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,794 (2015)
Projected traffic3,878 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 303 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 303 over Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 303 over Elk Creek carry?

About 2,794 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 303 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 303 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.