Professor Street over Plum Creek
FairLorain County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S of W College ST · Structure no. 4776518
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,949
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Professor Street over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Professor Street over Plum Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 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 5 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 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Professor Street over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Professor Street over Plum Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Professor Street over Plum Creek carry?
About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Professor Street over Plum Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Professor Street over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.