US Bridges

Bettie Lane over Healey Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 200 Ft N of Alda Parkway · Structure no. 5260477

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bettie Lane over Healey Creek is a concrete frame carrying Bettie Lane over Healey Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 125 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2017. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBettie Lane
CrossesHealey Creek
Location200 Ft N of Alda Parkway
RouteCity Street 507
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27026, -81.79229
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1997)
Projected traffic694 by 2017
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bettie Lane over Healey Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Bettie Lane over Healey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bettie Lane over Healey Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bettie Lane over Healey Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bettie Lane over Healey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.