US Bridges

T-69 West River over Over LOR-002-0030

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .3 MI E of Erie CO Line · Structure no. 4707761

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,105
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-69 West River over Over LOR-002-0030 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-69 West River over Over LOR-002-0030 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,197 by 2035. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesT-69 West River
CrossesOver LOR-002-0030
Location.3 MI E of Erie CO Line
RouteCounty Highway T0069
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40214, -82.34117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2015)
Projected traffic42,197 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-69 West River over Over LOR-002-0030 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-69 West River over Over LOR-002-0030 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-69 West River over Over LOR-002-0030 carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-69 West River over Over LOR-002-0030?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns T-69 West River over Over LOR-002-0030?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.