US Bridges

Stocking Rd. over East Creek Stocking

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .04MI.WEST of Gore · Structure no. 4740394

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
485
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stocking Rd. over East Creek Stocking is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stocking Rd. over East Creek Stocking in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesStocking Rd.
CrossesEast Creek Stocking
Location.04MI.WEST of Gore
RouteCounty Highway T0185
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13792, -82.33213
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2015)
Projected traffic673 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stocking Rd. over East Creek Stocking built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Stocking Rd. over East Creek Stocking 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 Stocking Rd. over East Creek Stocking carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stocking Rd. over East Creek Stocking?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stocking Rd. over East Creek Stocking?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.