US Bridges

Quarry Ridge Road over Plum Creek Quarry Ridge

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.06 MI East of Jaquay RD · Structure no. 4738314

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quarry Ridge Road over Plum Creek Quarry Ridge is a concrete continuous slab carrying Quarry Ridge Road over Plum Creek Quarry Ridge in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesQuarry Ridge Road
CrossesPlum Creek Quarry Ridge
Location0.06 MI East of Jaquay RD
RouteCounty Highway 260
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34498, -81.93213
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2015)
Projected traffic812 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Quarry Ridge Road over Plum Creek Quarry Ridge built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quarry Ridge Road over Plum Creek Quarry Ridge 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Quarry Ridge Road over Plum Creek Quarry Ridge carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Quarry Ridge Road over Plum Creek Quarry Ridge?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Quarry Ridge Road over Plum Creek Quarry Ridge?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.