US Bridges

Walker Road over Heider Ditch

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 180 Ft E of Armour Road · Structure no. 4764528

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,341
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Road over Heider Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Walker Road over Heider Ditch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 10,341 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,353 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker Road
CrossesHeider Ditch
Location180 Ft E of Armour Road
RouteCity Street 1277
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49305, -82.0081
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,341 (2022)
Projected traffic14,353 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Walker Road over Heider Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Road 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 Walker Road over Heider Ditch carry?

About 10,341 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walker Road over Heider Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Road over Heider Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.