US Bridges

Jackson Street over Railroad

GoodPosted for load

Lorain County, Ohio · 1 Mile North of Turnpike · Structure no. 4760395

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Street over Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Street over Railroad in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJackson Street
CrossesRailroad
Location1 Mile North of Turnpike
RouteCity Street 4347
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39477, -82.21775
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2015)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Street over Railroad built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Street over Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Street over Railroad carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Street over Railroad?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Street over Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.