US Bridges

Jaquay RD over Plum Creek

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Lorain County, Ohio · Jaquay RD · Structure no. 4736711

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jaquay RD over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jaquay RD over Plum Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJaquay RD
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationJaquay RD
RouteCounty Highway T0138
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33497, -81.93366
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic420 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jaquay RD over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jaquay RD over Plum Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jaquay RD over Plum Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jaquay RD over Plum Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jaquay RD over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.