US Bridges

Cooper-Foster Pk. over Beaver CR C.P.Park

Poor

Lorain County, Ohio · .10MI.EAST of SR · Structure no. 4734513

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,706
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper-Foster Pk. over Beaver CR C.P.Park is a concrete tee beam carrying Cooper-Foster Pk. over Beaver CR C.P.Park in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 84 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,860 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCooper-Foster Pk.
CrossesBeaver CR C.P.Park
Location.10MI.EAST of SR
RouteCity Street 33
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41827, -82.20642
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,706 (2015)
Projected traffic14,860 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Cooper-Foster Pk. over Beaver CR C.P.Park built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Cooper-Foster Pk. over Beaver CR C.P.Park in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Cooper-Foster Pk. over Beaver CR C.P.Park carry?

About 10,706 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cooper-Foster Pk. over Beaver CR C.P.Park?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper-Foster Pk. over Beaver CR C.P.Park?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.