US Bridges

Road Around Lake over North Lake Headwaters

Poor

Richland County, Ohio · 0.02 MI N of JCT Hope RD · Structure no. 7062622

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road Around Lake over North Lake Headwaters is a concrete arch - deck carrying Road Around Lake over North Lake Headwaters in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoad Around Lake
CrossesNorth Lake Headwaters
Location0.02 MI N of JCT Hope RD
RouteCity Street 598
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76681, -82.53736
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2019)
Projected traffic193 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 Road Around Lake over North Lake Headwaters built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road Around Lake over North Lake Headwaters 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Road Around Lake over North Lake Headwaters carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Road Around Lake over North Lake Headwaters?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road Around Lake over North Lake Headwaters?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.