East River Rd. over French Ck
FairLorain County, Ohio · 0.2 Miles South of 611 · Structure no. 4734000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East River Rd. over French Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying East River Rd. over French Ck in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,547 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East River Rd. over French Ck built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is East River Rd. over French Ck 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 East River Rd. over French Ck carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is East River Rd. over French Ck?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns East River Rd. over French Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.