US Bridges

Brunswick Lake Par over Plum Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 0.4 Miles S. of SR 303 · Structure no. 5262011

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brunswick Lake Par over Plum Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Brunswick Lake Par over Plum Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrunswick Lake Par
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.4 Miles S. of SR 303
RouteCity Street 521
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23354, -81.81074
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2005)
Projected traffic555 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Brunswick Lake Par over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brunswick Lake Par 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Brunswick Lake Par over Plum Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brunswick Lake Par over Plum Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Brunswick Lake Par over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.