US Bridges

SR 10 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 4.76 Miles East of SR 57 · Structure no. 4708512

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,438
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,438 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,204 by 2035. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 10
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location4.76 Miles East of SR 57
RouteState Highway 10
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37532, -81.99475
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,438 (2015)
Projected traffic24,204 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 10 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is SR 10 over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 17,438 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.