US Bridges

Chesterfield Cir. over French Creek-Chesterfiel

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 285 Ft W of Manning Cir · Structure no. 4774477

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterfield Cir. over French Creek-Chesterfiel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chesterfield Cir. over French Creek-Chesterfiel in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 48 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2012. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChesterfield Cir.
CrossesFrench Creek-Chesterfiel
Location285 Ft W of Manning Cir
RouteCity Street M0001
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41534, -82.01417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic694 by 2012
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesterfield Cir. over French Creek-Chesterfiel built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Chesterfield Cir. over French Creek-Chesterfiel 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 Chesterfield Cir. over French Creek-Chesterfiel carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chesterfield Cir. over French Creek-Chesterfiel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Chesterfield Cir. over French Creek-Chesterfiel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.