US Bridges

Redfern Rd. over Baker Dt Redfern Rd.

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .22MI.EAST of SR · Structure no. 4739485

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redfern Rd. over Baker Dt Redfern Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redfern Rd. over Baker Dt Redfern Rd. in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 110 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRedfern Rd.
CrossesBaker Dt Redfern Rd.
Location.22MI.EAST of SR
RouteCounty Highway T0128
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34318, -81.89951
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Redfern Rd. over Baker Dt Redfern Rd. built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Redfern Rd. over Baker Dt Redfern 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 Redfern Rd. over Baker Dt Redfern Rd. carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Redfern Rd. over Baker Dt Redfern Rd.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Redfern Rd. over Baker Dt Redfern Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.