US Bridges

Short Rd. over Crow Creek Short Rd.

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .14MI.EAST of · Structure no. 4739906

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Rd. over Crow Creek Short Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Short Rd. over Crow Creek Short Rd. in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 125 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesShort Rd.
CrossesCrow Creek Short Rd.
Location.14MI.EAST of
RouteCounty Highway T0157
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18921, -82.09463
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.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 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 Short Rd. over Crow Creek Short Rd. built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Short Rd. over Crow Creek Short 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 Short Rd. over Crow Creek Short Rd. carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Short Rd. over Crow Creek Short Rd.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Short Rd. over Crow Creek Short Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.