US Bridges

SR 511 over Over LOR-20-0973 (ramp)

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 2.36 Miles East of SR 58 · Structure no. 4707370

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,630
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 511 over Over LOR-20-0973 (ramp) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 511 over Over LOR-20-0973 (ramp) 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 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 6,630 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,202 by 2031. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 511
CrossesOver LOR-20-0973 (ramp)
Location2.36 Miles East of SR 58
RouteState Highway 511
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29242, -82.17089
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,630 (2011)
Projected traffic9,202 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 511 over Over LOR-20-0973 (ramp) built?

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

What condition is SR 511 over Over LOR-20-0973 (ramp) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 511 over Over LOR-20-0973 (ramp) carry?

About 6,630 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 511 over Over LOR-20-0973 (ramp)?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 511 over Over LOR-20-0973 (ramp)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.