North Ridge Road over Brownhelm Creek
GoodLorain County, Ohio · .01 MI West of Claus RD · Structure no. 4738056
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,380
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Ridge Road over Brownhelm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Ridge Road over Brownhelm Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 125 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 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2052. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Ridge Road over Brownhelm Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is North Ridge Road over Brownhelm Creek 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 North Ridge Road over Brownhelm Creek carry?
About 1,380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is North Ridge Road over Brownhelm Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns North Ridge Road over Brownhelm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.