US Bridges

Cowley Rd. over Bannister Ditch Cowley

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .40MI.SOUTH of · Structure no. 4734556

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,484
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowley Rd. over Bannister Ditch Cowley is a concrete slab carrying Cowley Rd. over Bannister Ditch Cowley in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 85 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 1,484 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCowley Rd.
CrossesBannister Ditch Cowley
Location.40MI.SOUTH of
RouteCounty Highway C0059
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28727, -81.98182
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,484 (2015)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rd. over Bannister Ditch Cowley built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Cowley Rd. over Bannister Ditch Cowley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cowley Rd. over Bannister Ditch Cowley carry?

About 1,484 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cowley Rd. over Bannister Ditch Cowley?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cowley Rd. over Bannister Ditch Cowley?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.