US Bridges

Shadow Creek DR over Beaver Creek

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. E. of Kar a Bru · Structure no. 4760123

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadow Creek DR over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shadow Creek DR over Beaver Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2024. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesShadow Creek DR
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. of Kar a Bru
RouteCity Street SHADO
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39348, -82.2326
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2004)
Projected traffic278 by 2024
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Shadow Creek DR over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadow Creek DR over Beaver Creek 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 Shadow Creek DR over Beaver Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shadow Creek DR over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns Shadow Creek DR over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.