US Bridges

Durkke Rd. over Fortune Ditch Durkee RD

Poor

Lorain County, Ohio · .10MI.SOUTH of · Structure no. 4734963

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
381
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durkke Rd. over Fortune Ditch Durkee RD is a concrete slab carrying Durkke Rd. over Fortune Ditch Durkee RD in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDurkke Rd.
CrossesFortune Ditch Durkee RD
Location.10MI.SOUTH of
RouteCounty Highway C0050
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33819, -82.05057
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2015)
Projected traffic529 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Durkke Rd. over Fortune Ditch Durkee RD built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durkke Rd. over Fortune Ditch Durkee RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Durkke Rd. over Fortune Ditch Durkee RD carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Durkke Rd. over Fortune Ditch Durkee RD?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Durkke Rd. over Fortune Ditch Durkee RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.