East Vine Street over Plum Creek
PoorLorain County, Ohio · 0.24 W of S Park ST · Structure no. 4776615
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,949
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Vine Street over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Vine Street over Plum Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Vine Street over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is East Vine Street over Plum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does East Vine Street over Plum Creek carry?
About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East Vine Street over Plum Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns East Vine Street over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.