US Bridges

T-39 Oberlin Road over Over LOR-002 -0859

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 1.17 Miles East of SR 58 · Structure no. 4700392

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-39 Oberlin Road over Over LOR-002 -0859 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-39 Oberlin Road over Over LOR-002 -0859 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 58 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,686 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-39 Oberlin Road
CrossesOver LOR-002 -0859
Location1.17 Miles East of SR 58
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41114, -82.18763
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic73,686 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-39 Oberlin Road over Over LOR-002 -0859 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is T-39 Oberlin Road over Over LOR-002 -0859 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-39 Oberlin Road over Over LOR-002 -0859 carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-39 Oberlin Road over Over LOR-002 -0859?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns T-39 Oberlin Road over Over LOR-002 -0859?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.