US Bridges

West Martin Ave. over Beaver Creek-West Martin

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. E. of N. Lake St. · Structure no. 4760026

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,420
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Martin Ave. over Beaver Creek-West Martin is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Martin Ave. over Beaver Creek-West Martin in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2013. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Martin Ave.
CrossesBeaver Creek-West Martin
Location0.3 Mi. E. of N. Lake St.
RouteCity Street 108
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4021, -82.23321
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (1993)
Projected traffic1,971 by 2013
Trucks5%
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

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 West Martin Ave. over Beaver Creek-West Martin built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Martin Ave. over Beaver Creek-West Martin 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 West Martin Ave. over Beaver Creek-West Martin carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Martin Ave. over Beaver Creek-West Martin?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns West Martin Ave. over Beaver Creek-West Martin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.