US Bridges

Nagel Road over Schwartz Creek

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 1.9 MI S. of Ir 90 · Structure no. 4760021

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,403
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nagel Road over Schwartz Creek is a concrete frame carrying Nagel Road over Schwartz Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 7,403 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,275 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNagel Road
CrossesSchwartz Creek
Location1.9 MI S. of Ir 90
RouteCounty Highway C0610
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4374, -81.98943
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,403 (2021)
Projected traffic10,275 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nagel Road over Schwartz Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Nagel Road over Schwartz Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nagel Road over Schwartz Creek carry?

About 7,403 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nagel Road over Schwartz Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nagel Road over Schwartz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.