US Bridges

Middle Ridge Road over NS RR

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.6 MI E of SR 58 · Structure no. 4737378

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,677
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Ridge Road over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Ridge Road over NS RR in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,677 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,656 by 2035. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Ridge Road
CrossesNS RR
Location0.6 MI E of SR 58
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3901, -82.19915
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,677 (2015)
Projected traffic10,656 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Ridge Road over NS RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Ridge Road over NS RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Middle Ridge Road over NS RR carry?

About 7,677 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Middle Ridge Road over NS RR?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Ridge Road over NS RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.