US Bridges

Meister Road over Martins Run

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.38 MI West of SR 58 · Structure no. 4761766

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,295
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meister Road over Martins Run is a concrete slab carrying Meister Road over Martins Run in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMeister Road
CrossesMartins Run
Location0.38 MI West of SR 58
RouteCity Street MEIST
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44174, -82.20978
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,295 (2015)
Projected traffic4,573 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Meister Road over Martins Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meister Road over Martins Run 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 Meister Road over Martins Run carry?

About 3,295 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meister Road over Martins Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Meister Road over Martins Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.