US Bridges

Spinnaker Drive over Heider Ditch

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 170 Ft E of Windward DR · Structure no. 4764404

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spinnaker Drive over Heider Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Spinnaker Drive over Heider Ditch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 1971. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpinnaker Drive
CrossesHeider Ditch
Location170 Ft E of Windward DR
RouteCity Street 3715
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49423, -82.0124
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic694 by 1971
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Spinnaker Drive over Heider Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spinnaker Drive over Heider Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Spinnaker Drive over Heider Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spinnaker Drive over Heider Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Spinnaker Drive over Heider Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.