US Bridges

Napa Blvd. over Schwartz Creek

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.35 MI South of Schwartz · Structure no. 4760023

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Napa Blvd. over Schwartz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Napa Blvd. over Schwartz Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNapa Blvd.
CrossesSchwartz Creek
Location0.35 MI South of Schwartz
RouteCity Street NAPAB
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43703, -81.98269
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic286 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Napa Blvd. over Schwartz Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Napa Blvd. 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 Napa Blvd. over Schwartz Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Napa Blvd. over Schwartz Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Napa Blvd. over Schwartz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.