US Bridges

Jones Rd. T-5 over Charlemont CR Jones RD

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .12MI East of Pitts Rd. · Structure no. 4736842

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Rd. T-5 over Charlemont CR Jones RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Rd. T-5 over Charlemont CR Jones RD in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJones Rd. T-5
CrossesCharlemont CR Jones RD
Location.12MI East of Pitts Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0005
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14832, -82.24575
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Jones Rd. T-5 over Charlemont CR Jones RD built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Jones Rd. T-5 over Charlemont CR Jones RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Rd. T-5 over Charlemont CR Jones RD carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jones Rd. T-5 over Charlemont CR Jones RD?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Rd. T-5 over Charlemont CR Jones RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.