US Bridges

Carriage Lane over Heider Ditch

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.2 Mile East of SR83 · Structure no. 4760005

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carriage Lane over Heider Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Carriage Lane over Heider Ditch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarriage Lane
CrossesHeider Ditch
Location0.2 Mile East of SR83
RouteCity Street CARRG
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50505, -82.0151
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic486 by 2039
Trucks1%
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

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 Carriage Lane over Heider Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carriage Lane over Heider Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Carriage Lane over Heider Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carriage Lane over Heider Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Carriage Lane over Heider Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.