US Bridges

SR 254 over Over LOR-090-1565

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 1.91 Miles East of SR 57 · Structure no. 4706277

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,269
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 254 over Over LOR-090-1565 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 254 over Over LOR-090-1565 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 55 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 24,269 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,685 by 2035. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 254
CrossesOver LOR-090-1565
Location1.91 Miles East of SR 57
RouteState Highway 254
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42425, -82.08351
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,269 (2015)
Projected traffic33,685 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 254 over Over LOR-090-1565 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 254 over Over LOR-090-1565 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 SR 254 over Over LOR-090-1565 carry?

About 24,269 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 254 over Over LOR-090-1565?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR 254 over Over LOR-090-1565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.