US Bridges

T-97 Claus RD over Over LOR-002 -0262

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 2.62 MI E of Erie CO Line · Structure no. 4707893

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-97 Claus RD over Over LOR-002 -0262 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-97 Claus RD over Over LOR-002 -0262 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,889 by 2035. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesT-97 Claus RD
CrossesOver LOR-002 -0262
Location2.62 MI E of Erie CO Line
RouteCity Street 97
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4036, -82.29666
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2015)
Projected traffic36,889 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-97 Claus RD over Over LOR-002 -0262 built?

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

What condition is T-97 Claus RD over Over LOR-002 -0262 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-97 Claus RD over Over LOR-002 -0262 carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-97 Claus RD over Over LOR-002 -0262?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns T-97 Claus RD over Over LOR-002 -0262?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.