US Bridges

Lowell ST over Railroad

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .54MI.EAST of · Structure no. 4740564

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,731
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell ST over Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowell ST over Railroad in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 94 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,731 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,567 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLowell ST
CrossesRailroad
Location.54MI.EAST of
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37545, -82.13984
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,731 (2015)
Projected traffic6,567 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowell ST over Railroad built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Lowell ST over Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Lowell ST over Railroad carry?

About 4,731 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lowell ST over Railroad?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lowell ST over Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.