Recreation Lane over French Creek
GoodLorain County, Ohio · 0.2 MI from SR 611 JCT · Structure no. 4765427
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Recreation Lane over French Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Recreation Lane over French Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2028. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Recreation Lane over French Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Recreation Lane over French Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Recreation Lane over French Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Recreation Lane over French Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Recreation Lane over French Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.