US Bridges

Kolbe Rd. over Beaver Creek Kolbe Rd.

FairPosted for load

Lorain County, Ohio · .13MI.SOUTH of · Structure no. 4737156

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,907
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kolbe Rd. over Beaver Creek Kolbe Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kolbe Rd. over Beaver Creek Kolbe Rd. in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,907 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,587 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKolbe Rd.
CrossesBeaver Creek Kolbe Rd.
Location.13MI.SOUTH of
RouteCity Street 4304
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42566, -82.22791
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,907 (2015)
Projected traffic9,587 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kolbe Rd. over Beaver Creek Kolbe Rd. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kolbe Rd. over Beaver Creek Kolbe 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 Kolbe Rd. over Beaver Creek Kolbe Rd. carry?

About 6,907 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kolbe Rd. over Beaver Creek Kolbe Rd.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Kolbe Rd. over Beaver Creek Kolbe Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.