US Bridges

Sophia Lane over Saye Ditch

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.20 MI E of SR83 · Structure no. 4770000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sophia Lane over Saye Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Sophia Lane over Saye Ditch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSophia Lane
CrossesSaye Ditch
Location0.20 MI E of SR83
RouteCity Street SOPHI
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41335, -82.02428
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2021)
Projected traffic694 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sophia Lane over Saye Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sophia Lane over Saye 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sophia Lane over Saye Ditch carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sophia Lane over Saye Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Sophia Lane over Saye Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.