US Bridges

N. Ridge RD over Beaver CR North Rdg Rd.

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.12 MI West of Kolbe Rd. · Structure no. 4738152

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,765
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Ridge RD over Beaver CR North Rdg Rd. is a concrete slab carrying N. Ridge RD over Beaver CR North Rdg Rd. in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, 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 6,765 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,390 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN. Ridge RD
CrossesBeaver CR North Rdg Rd.
Location0.12 MI West of Kolbe Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0001
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40774, -82.20301
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 RD over Beaver CR North Rdg Rd. built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Ridge RD over Beaver CR North Rdg 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N. Ridge RD over Beaver CR North Rdg Rd. carry?

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

How long is N. Ridge RD over Beaver CR North Rdg Rd.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N. Ridge RD over Beaver CR North Rdg Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.