US Bridges

Maddock Road over Ridgeway Ditch

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.10 MI South of Ir 80 · Structure no. 4774639

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maddock Road over Ridgeway Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Maddock Road over Ridgeway Ditch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2011. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMaddock Road
CrossesRidgeway Ditch
Location0.10 MI South of Ir 80
RouteCity Street 1089
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37811, -82.03189
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2015)
Projected traffic2,290 by 2011
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maddock Road over Ridgeway Ditch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maddock Road over Ridgeway 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 Maddock Road over Ridgeway Ditch carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Maddock Road over Ridgeway Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Maddock Road over Ridgeway Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.