US Bridges

Neff Rd. over Creek Neff Rd.

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .37MI.NORTH of · Structure no. 4737598

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neff Rd. over Creek Neff Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Neff Rd. over Creek Neff Rd. in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 6 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNeff Rd.
CrossesCreek Neff Rd.
Location.37MI.NORTH of
RouteCounty Highway T0076
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.20498, -82.05344
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Neff Rd. over Creek Neff Rd. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Neff Rd. over Creek Neff 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Neff Rd. over Creek Neff Rd. carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Neff Rd. over Creek Neff Rd.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Neff Rd. over Creek Neff Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.