US Bridges

CR 17 Gulf Road over Over LOR-90-14.78

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 1.58 Mi.East of SR 57 · Structure no. 4704789

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,902
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 Gulf Road over Over LOR-90-14.78 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 17 Gulf Road over Over LOR-90-14.78 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,902 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,790 by 2035. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 17 Gulf Road
CrossesOver LOR-90-14.78
Location1.58 Mi.East of SR 57
RouteCity Street 4300
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41549, -82.09295
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,902 (2015)
Projected traffic71,790 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 17 Gulf Road over Over LOR-90-14.78 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17 Gulf Road over Over LOR-90-14.78 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 CR 17 Gulf Road over Over LOR-90-14.78 carry?

About 8,902 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 Gulf Road over Over LOR-90-14.78?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 Gulf Road over Over LOR-90-14.78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.