US Bridges

Gore Orphanage RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 9.7MI West of Exit 8A · Structure no. 4728793

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gore Orphanage RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gore Orphanage RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 71 years old, older 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,315 by 2035. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGore Orphanage RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location9.7MI West of Exit 8A
RouteCounty Highway C0034
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34485, -82.33202
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2015)
Projected traffic56,315 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Gore Orphanage RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Gore Orphanage RD over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gore Orphanage RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gore Orphanage RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gore Orphanage RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.