US Bridges

Fireside Drive over Plum Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 0.1 MI W of Old Eagle Ave · Structure no. 5262127

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fireside Drive over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fireside Drive over Plum Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2013. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesFireside Drive
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Old Eagle Ave
RouteCity Street 590
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24514, -81.81318
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1993)
Projected traffic416 by 2013
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Fireside Drive over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fireside Drive 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 Fireside Drive over Plum Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fireside Drive over Plum Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Fireside Drive over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.