US Bridges

Jones Rd. over Ditch Jones Rd.

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .75MI.WEST of SR · Structure no. 4736931

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Rd. over Ditch Jones Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jones Rd. over Ditch Jones Rd. in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 91 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 5 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Rd.
CrossesDitch Jones Rd.
Location.75MI.WEST of SR
RouteCounty Highway T0005
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15421, -82.13532
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2015)
Projected traffic279 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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. over Ditch Jones Rd. built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Jones Rd. over Ditch Jones 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Rd. over Ditch Jones Rd. carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jones Rd. over Ditch Jones Rd.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Rd. over Ditch Jones Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.