US Bridges

Clark Rd. over Charlemont CR Clark RD

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .61MI.NORTH of SR · Structure no. 4734440

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Rd. over Charlemont CR Clark RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clark Rd. over Charlemont CR Clark RD in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Rd.
CrossesCharlemont CR Clark RD
Location.61MI.NORTH of SR
RouteCounty Highway T0065
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10669, -82.23933
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2015)
Projected traffic174 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Clark Rd. over Charlemont CR Clark RD built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Clark Rd. over Charlemont CR Clark RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Clark Rd. over Charlemont CR Clark RD carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clark Rd. over Charlemont CR Clark RD?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Rd. over Charlemont CR Clark RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.