Butternut Ridge over Fortune Dt Butternut Rdg
FairLorain County, Ohio · .16MI.EAST of · Structure no. 4733983
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,767
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butternut Ridge over Fortune Dt Butternut Rdg is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Butternut Ridge over Fortune Dt Butternut Rdg in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1979, 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.
It carries about 3,767 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,229 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butternut Ridge over Fortune Dt Butternut Rdg built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Butternut Ridge over Fortune Dt Butternut Rdg 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Butternut Ridge over Fortune Dt Butternut Rdg carry?
About 3,767 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Butternut Ridge over Fortune Dt Butternut Rdg?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Butternut Ridge over Fortune Dt Butternut Rdg?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.