US Bridges

T-70 Vermilion RD over Over LOR-002 -0106

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Lorain County, Ohio · 1.07 MI E of Erie CO Line · Structure no. 4707834

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,962
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-70 Vermilion RD over Over LOR-002 -0106 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-70 Vermilion RD over Over LOR-002 -0106 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 1,962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,197 by 2035. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesT-70 Vermilion RD
CrossesOver LOR-002 -0106
Location1.07 MI E of Erie CO Line
RouteCounty Highway C0070
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40333, -82.32656
Functional classRural Major 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 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 length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,962 (2015)
Projected traffic42,197 by 2035
Trucks5%
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-70 Vermilion RD over Over LOR-002 -0106 built?

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

What condition is T-70 Vermilion RD over Over LOR-002 -0106 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-70 Vermilion RD over Over LOR-002 -0106 carry?

About 1,962 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-70 Vermilion RD over Over LOR-002 -0106?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns T-70 Vermilion RD over Over LOR-002 -0106?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.