US Bridges

SR 303 over Salt Creek

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 3.66 Miles East of SR 301 · Structure no. 4707168

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,986
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 303 over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 303 over Salt Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,986 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,145 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 303
CrossesSalt Creek
Location3.66 Miles East of SR 301
RouteState Highway 303
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23791, -82.04586
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,986 (2015)
Projected traffic4,145 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 303 over Salt 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 303 over Salt Creek carry?

About 2,986 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 303 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR 303 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.