US Bridges

Sprague Rd. over Plum Creek Sprague Rd.

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .13MI.EAST of Jaquay Rd. · Structure no. 4740033

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,094
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprague Rd. over Plum Creek Sprague Rd. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sprague Rd. over Plum Creek Sprague Rd. in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 6,094 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,458 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSprague Rd.
CrossesPlum Creek Sprague Rd.
Location.13MI.EAST of Jaquay Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0010
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35093, -81.93038
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,094 (2015)
Projected traffic8,458 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Sprague Rd. over Plum Creek Sprague Rd. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprague Rd. over Plum Creek Sprague 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 Sprague Rd. over Plum Creek Sprague Rd. carry?

About 6,094 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.