US Bridges

Gore Orphanage RD over E.F. Vermilion River

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.29 MI South of Becker · Structure no. 4735723

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gore Orphanage RD over E.F. Vermilion River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gore Orphanage RD over E.F. Vermilion River in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGore Orphanage RD
CrossesE.F. Vermilion River
Location0.29 MI South of Becker
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28466, -82.32938
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gore Orphanage RD over E.F. Vermilion River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gore Orphanage RD over E.F. Vermilion 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gore Orphanage RD over E.F. Vermilion River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gore Orphanage RD over E.F. Vermilion River?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Gore Orphanage RD over E.F. Vermilion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.