US Bridges

Root RD over French Creek

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .06 Miles S of US20 · Structure no. 4739699

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,740
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Root RD over French Creek is a concrete frame carrying Root RD over French 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 5,740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,929 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoot RD
CrossesFrench Creek
Location.06 Miles S of US20
RouteCounty Highway C0024
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39122, -82.01134
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,740 (2017)
Projected traffic5,929 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Root RD over French Creek built?

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

What condition is Root RD over French 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Root RD over French Creek carry?

About 5,740 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Root RD over French Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Root RD over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.