US Bridges

Hallauer Rd. over Barber Ditch Hallauer RD

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .51MI.SOUTH of · Structure no. 4736109

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
548
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hallauer Rd. over Barber Ditch Hallauer RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hallauer Rd. over Barber Ditch Hallauer RD in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 125 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHallauer Rd.
CrossesBarber Ditch Hallauer RD
Location.51MI.SOUTH of
RouteCounty Highway C0075
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25956, -82.20808
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2015)
Projected traffic761 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hallauer Rd. over Barber Ditch Hallauer RD built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Hallauer Rd. over Barber Ditch Hallauer RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hallauer Rd. over Barber Ditch Hallauer RD carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hallauer Rd. over Barber Ditch Hallauer RD?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hallauer Rd. over Barber Ditch Hallauer RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.