US Bridges

C-50 Durkee Road over Over LOR-020-1617

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 1.09 MI East of SR 57 · Structure no. 4708377

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,619
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-50 Durkee Road over Over LOR-020-1617 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-50 Durkee Road over Over LOR-020-1617 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,619 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,107 by 2035. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-50 Durkee Road
CrossesOver LOR-020-1617
Location1.09 MI East of SR 57
RouteCounty Highway C0050
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34234, -82.05053
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,619 (2015)
Projected traffic43,107 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C-50 Durkee Road over Over LOR-020-1617 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-50 Durkee Road over Over LOR-020-1617 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 C-50 Durkee Road over Over LOR-020-1617 carry?

About 1,619 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-50 Durkee Road over Over LOR-020-1617?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns C-50 Durkee Road over Over LOR-020-1617?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.