US Bridges

Sherwood Drive over Martins Run Sherwood DR

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 175 Ft N of Robinhood DR · Structure no. 4761537

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,295
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood Drive over Martins Run Sherwood DR is a steel culvert carrying Sherwood Drive over Martins Run Sherwood DR in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 3,295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,573 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSherwood Drive
CrossesMartins Run Sherwood DR
Location175 Ft N of Robinhood DR
RouteCity Street 4346
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44561, -82.22051
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,295 (2025)
Projected traffic4,573 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sherwood Drive over Martins Run Sherwood DR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherwood Drive over Martins Run Sherwood DR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sherwood Drive over Martins Run Sherwood DR carry?

About 3,295 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sherwood Drive over Martins Run Sherwood DR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sherwood Drive over Martins Run Sherwood DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.