Gifford Rd. over Creek Gifford Rd.
PoorLorain County, Ohio · .26MI.NORTH of SR · Structure no. 4735501
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gifford Rd. over Creek Gifford Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gifford Rd. over Creek Gifford Rd. in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gifford Rd. over Creek Gifford Rd. built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Gifford Rd. over Creek Gifford Rd. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Gifford Rd. over Creek Gifford Rd. carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gifford Rd. over Creek Gifford Rd.?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Gifford Rd. over Creek Gifford Rd.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.