Gore Orphanage over Vermilion Rv Gore Orph
PoorPosted for loadLorain County, Ohio · .24MI.SOUTH of · Structure no. 4735749
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 237
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gore Orphanage over Vermilion Rv Gore Orph is a steel truss - thru carrying Gore Orphanage over Vermilion Rv Gore Orph in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 237 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2035. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gore Orphanage over Vermilion Rv Gore Orph built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Gore Orphanage over Vermilion Rv Gore Orph 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Gore Orphanage over Vermilion Rv Gore Orph carry?
About 237 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Gore Orphanage over Vermilion Rv Gore Orph?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Gore Orphanage over Vermilion Rv Gore Orph?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.