US Bridges

C-32 Middle Ridge over Over LOR-002 -0967

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 2.25 Miles East of SR 58 · Structure no. 4700422

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,034
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-32 Middle Ridge over Over LOR-002 -0967 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-32 Middle Ridge over Over LOR-002 -0967 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,034 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,570 by 2035. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-32 Middle Ridge
CrossesOver LOR-002 -0967
Location2.25 Miles East of SR 58
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41128, -82.1667
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,034 (2015)
Projected traffic64,570 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 C-32 Middle Ridge over Over LOR-002 -0967 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is C-32 Middle Ridge over Over LOR-002 -0967 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does C-32 Middle Ridge over Over LOR-002 -0967 carry?

About 18,034 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is C-32 Middle Ridge over Over LOR-002 -0967?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns C-32 Middle Ridge over Over LOR-002 -0967?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.