US Bridges

Baird RD over E.F.Vermilion Rv Baird

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .19 Mi. North of · Structure no. 4733320

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
383
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baird RD over E.F.Vermilion Rv Baird is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baird RD over E.F.Vermilion Rv Baird in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBaird RD
CrossesE.F.Vermilion Rv Baird
Location.19 Mi. North of
RouteCounty Highway T0047
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2787, -82.31651
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2015)
Projected traffic532 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$79,000 (2073 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baird RD over E.F.Vermilion Rv Baird built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Baird RD over E.F.Vermilion Rv Baird 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Baird RD over E.F.Vermilion Rv Baird carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Baird RD over E.F.Vermilion Rv Baird?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Baird RD over E.F.Vermilion Rv Baird?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.