US Bridges

Oberlin Elyria RD over Cemetery Run Ob/Elyria

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 4.75 Mi. E. of · Structure no. 4741404

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,147
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oberlin Elyria RD over Cemetery Run Ob/Elyria is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oberlin Elyria RD over Cemetery Run Ob/Elyria in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 70 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 5 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 6,147 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,532 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOberlin Elyria RD
CrossesCemetery Run Ob/Elyria
Location4.75 Mi. E. of
RouteCounty Highway C0231
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33204, -82.12794
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,147 (2015)
Projected traffic8,532 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Oberlin Elyria RD over Cemetery Run Ob/Elyria built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Oberlin Elyria RD over Cemetery Run Ob/Elyria 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 Oberlin Elyria RD over Cemetery Run Ob/Elyria carry?

About 6,147 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Oberlin Elyria RD over Cemetery Run Ob/Elyria?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Oberlin Elyria RD over Cemetery Run Ob/Elyria?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.