US Bridges

Park Street over Plum Creek

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · Park ST at Plum Creek · Structure no. 4776402

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,122
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Street over Plum Creek is a concrete frame carrying Park Street over Plum Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,557 by 2039. 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).

CarriesPark Street
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationPark ST at Plum Creek
RouteCity Street M0002
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29019, -82.21247
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2019)
Projected traffic1,557 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Street over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Street over Plum 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Park Street over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Street over Plum Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Park Street over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.