US Bridges

Cooper-Foster Pk R over Beaver Creek-Cooper-Fo

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.25 MI W.Of Kolbe Road · Structure no. 4760077

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,153
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper-Foster Pk R over Beaver Creek-Cooper-Fo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cooper-Foster Pk R over Beaver Creek-Cooper-Fo in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,764 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper-Foster Pk R
CrossesBeaver Creek-Cooper-Fo
Location0.25 MI W.Of Kolbe Road
RouteCounty Highway T0033
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41675, -82.22566
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,153 (2019)
Projected traffic5,764 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cooper-Foster Pk R over Beaver Creek-Cooper-Fo built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper-Foster Pk R over Beaver Creek-Cooper-Fo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cooper-Foster Pk R over Beaver Creek-Cooper-Fo carry?

About 4,153 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cooper-Foster Pk R over Beaver Creek-Cooper-Fo?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper-Foster Pk R over Beaver Creek-Cooper-Fo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.