US Bridges

Osborne Rd. over Plum Creek Osborne Rd.

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .05MI.EAST of · Structure no. 4738365

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osborne Rd. over Plum Creek Osborne Rd. is a steel truss - thru carrying Osborne Rd. over Plum Creek Osborne Rd. in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOsborne Rd.
CrossesPlum Creek Osborne Rd.
Location.05MI.EAST of
RouteCounty Highway C0135
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33957, -81.93251
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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Osborne Rd. over Plum Creek Osborne Rd. built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Osborne Rd. over Plum Creek Osborne 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Osborne Rd. over Plum Creek Osborne Rd. carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Osborne Rd. over Plum Creek Osborne Rd.?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Osborne Rd. over Plum Creek Osborne Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.