US Bridges

Waterfall Dr. over Brentwood Lk Waterfall

PoorClosed to traffic

Lorain County, Ohio · .17MI.WEST of SR · Structure no. 4740785

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterfall Dr. over Brentwood Lk Waterfall is a concrete slab carrying Waterfall Dr. over Brentwood Lk Waterfall in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2017. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterfall Dr.
CrossesBrentwood Lk Waterfall
Location.17MI.WEST of SR
RouteCounty Highway T1285
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.31863, -82.07287
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1997)
Projected traffic139 by 2017
Trucks—
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 Waterfall Dr. over Brentwood Lk Waterfall built?

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

What condition is Waterfall Dr. over Brentwood Lk Waterfall in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Waterfall Dr. over Brentwood Lk Waterfall carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Waterfall Dr. over Brentwood Lk Waterfall?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Waterfall Dr. over Brentwood Lk Waterfall?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.