US Bridges

Pitts RD over Charlemont Creek

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .48 MI North of SR 18 · Structure no. 4738830

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitts RD over Charlemont Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pitts RD over Charlemont Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPitts RD
CrossesCharlemont Creek
Location.48 MI North of SR 18
RouteCounty Highway 0TR64
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17499, -82.24257
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2019)
Projected traffic298 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 Pitts RD over Charlemont Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pitts RD over Charlemont 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pitts RD over Charlemont Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pitts RD over Charlemont Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pitts RD over Charlemont Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.