US Bridges

Elm Street over Cxs RR

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · Elm ST over RR · Structure no. 4734700

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over Cxs RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Cxs RR in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2035. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElm Street
CrossesCxs RR
LocationElm ST over RR
RouteCounty Highway 50
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2786, -82.04975
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2015)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Street over Cxs RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Street over Cxs RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Elm Street over Cxs RR carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over Cxs RR?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over Cxs RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.