US Bridges

Old Eagle Avenue over Plum Creek

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. N. of Jct. SR303 · Structure no. 5260140

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Eagle Avenue over Plum Creek is a concrete frame carrying Old Eagle Avenue over Plum Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2013. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Eagle Avenue
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. of Jct. SR303
RouteCity Street OLDEA
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2467, -81.81169
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1993)
Projected traffic278 by 2013
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Old Eagle Avenue over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Eagle Avenue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Eagle Avenue over Plum Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Eagle Avenue over Plum Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Old Eagle Avenue over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.