US Bridges

T-15 Parsons Road over Over LOR-20-0871

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 2.12 Miles East of SR 58 · Structure no. 4701909

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,083
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-15 Parsons Road over Over LOR-20-0871 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-15 Parsons Road over Over LOR-20-0871 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,083 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,404 by 2035. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-15 Parsons Road
CrossesOver LOR-20-0871
Location2.12 Miles East of SR 58
RouteCounty Highway T0015
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28182, -82.18526
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,083 (2015)
Projected traffic19,404 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-15 Parsons Road over Over LOR-20-0871 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-15 Parsons Road over Over LOR-20-0871 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-15 Parsons Road over Over LOR-20-0871 carry?

About 1,083 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-15 Parsons Road over Over LOR-20-0871?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T-15 Parsons Road over Over LOR-20-0871?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.