US Bridges

T-169 Hale Road over Over LOR-20-0999

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 3.40 Miles East of SR 58 · Structure no. 4701917

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-169 Hale Road over Over LOR-20-0999 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-169 Hale Road over Over LOR-20-0999 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,006 by 2035. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-169 Hale Road
CrossesOver LOR-20-0999
Location3.40 Miles East of SR 58
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29456, -82.16676
Functional classRural Local

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 rating65.7 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
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic21,006 by 2035
Trucks7%
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-169 Hale Road over Over LOR-20-0999 built?

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

What condition is T-169 Hale Road over Over LOR-20-0999 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-169 Hale Road over Over LOR-20-0999 carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is T-169 Hale Road over Over LOR-20-0999?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T-169 Hale Road over Over LOR-20-0999?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.