US Bridges

N. Ridge/Milan Av over Beaver CR North Ridge RD

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .12MI.WEST of · Structure no. 4738071

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,765
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Ridge/Milan Av over Beaver CR North Ridge RD is a masonry arch - deck carrying N. Ridge/Milan Av over Beaver CR North Ridge RD in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 113 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 6,765 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,390 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Ridge/Milan Av
CrossesBeaver CR North Ridge RD
Location.12MI.WEST of
RouteCounty Highway C0001
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3985, -82.22923
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,765 (2015)
Projected traffic9,390 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 N. Ridge/Milan Av over Beaver CR North Ridge RD built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is N. Ridge/Milan Av over Beaver CR North Ridge RD 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 N. Ridge/Milan Av over Beaver CR North Ridge RD carry?

About 6,765 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N. Ridge/Milan Av over Beaver CR North Ridge RD?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns N. Ridge/Milan Av over Beaver CR North Ridge RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.