US Bridges

Cowley Road over Bannister Dt Cowley RD

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .06 MI S of · Structure no. 4734548

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,206
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowley Road over Bannister Dt Cowley RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cowley Road over Bannister Dt Cowley RD in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,206 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,674 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCowley Road
CrossesBannister Dt Cowley RD
Location.06 MI S of
RouteCounty Highway C0059
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27416, -81.98233
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,206 (2015)
Projected traffic1,674 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cowley Road over Bannister Dt Cowley RD built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowley Road over Bannister Dt Cowley RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cowley Road over Bannister Dt Cowley RD carry?

About 1,206 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cowley Road over Bannister Dt Cowley RD?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cowley Road over Bannister Dt Cowley RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.