US Bridges

Crocker Rd. over Plum Creek Crocker

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .17MI.EAST of · Structure no. 4734645

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
361
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crocker Rd. over Plum Creek Crocker is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crocker Rd. over Plum Creek Crocker in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 361 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCrocker Rd.
CrossesPlum Creek Crocker
Location.17MI.EAST of
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27481, -81.95317
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2015)
Projected traffic501 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Crocker Rd. over Plum Creek Crocker built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crocker Rd. over Plum Creek Crocker 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 Crocker Rd. over Plum Creek Crocker carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Crocker Rd. over Plum Creek Crocker?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Crocker Rd. over Plum Creek Crocker?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.