US Bridges

Whitehead Rd. over Ditch Whitehead Rd.

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .71MI.NORTH of · Structure no. 4741137

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehead Rd. over Ditch Whitehead Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitehead Rd. over Ditch Whitehead Rd. in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitehead Rd.
CrossesDitch Whitehead Rd.
Location.71MI.NORTH of
RouteCounty Highway T0048
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28485, -82.13733
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitehead Rd. over Ditch Whitehead Rd. built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Whitehead Rd. over Ditch Whitehead 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Whitehead Rd. over Ditch Whitehead Rd. carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Whitehead Rd. over Ditch Whitehead Rd.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehead Rd. over Ditch Whitehead Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.