US Bridges

Recreation Lane over French Creek

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of SR 611 · Structure no. 4765907

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Recreation Lane over French Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Recreation Lane over French Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRecreation Lane
CrossesFrench Creek
Location0.1 MI S of SR 611
RouteCity Street RECRE
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46621, -82.06409
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2008)
Projected traffic139 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Recreation Lane over French Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Recreation Lane over French Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.