US Bridges

Jaycox Road over Mills Creek-Jaycox Road

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.75 MI N of Mills RD · Structure no. 4765400

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,379
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jaycox Road over Mills Creek-Jaycox Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jaycox Road over Mills Creek-Jaycox Road in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 99 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 3,379 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,886 by 2000. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJaycox Road
CrossesMills Creek-Jaycox Road
Location0.75 MI N of Mills RD
RouteCity Street 4312
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42894, -82.00348
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,379 (2022)
Projected traffic3,886 by 2000
Trucks5%
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 Jaycox Road over Mills Creek-Jaycox Road built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Jaycox Road over Mills Creek-Jaycox Road 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 Jaycox Road over Mills Creek-Jaycox Road carry?

About 3,379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jaycox Road over Mills Creek-Jaycox Road?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jaycox Road over Mills Creek-Jaycox Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.