US Bridges

Goreorphanage Road over West Banch Black River

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .29 MI North of Nl Easter · Structure no. 4730004

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goreorphanage Road over West Banch Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goreorphanage Road over West Banch Black River in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGoreorphanage Road
CrossesWest Banch Black River
Location.29 MI North of Nl Easter
RouteCounty Highway C0034
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07808, -82.32736
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2015)
Projected traffic423 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goreorphanage Road over West Banch Black River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goreorphanage Road over West Banch Black River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Goreorphanage Road over West Banch Black River carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Goreorphanage Road over West Banch Black River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Goreorphanage Road over West Banch Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.