US Bridges

Riegelsberger Road over French Creek

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 50 Ft W of Jaycox Road · Structure no. 4760000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,379
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riegelsberger Road over French Creek is a concrete frame carrying Riegelsberger Road over French Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 3,379 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,496 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRiegelsberger Road
CrossesFrench Creek
Location50 Ft W of Jaycox Road
RouteCity Street 4310
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43497, -82.00302
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,379 (2022)
Projected traffic4,496 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Riegelsberger Road over French Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riegelsberger Road over French Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Riegelsberger Road over French Creek carry?

About 3,379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riegelsberger Road over French Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Riegelsberger Road over French Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.