US Bridges

North Ridge Rd. over Vermilion Rv N.Ridge

FairPosted for load

Lorain County, Ohio · .26MI.WEST of · Structure no. 4738047

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
596
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Ridge Rd. over Vermilion Rv N.Ridge is a steel truss - thru carrying North Ridge Rd. over Vermilion Rv N.Ridge in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 596 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Ridge Rd.
CrossesVermilion Rv N.Ridge
Location.26MI.WEST of
RouteCounty Highway C0001
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38206, -82.31637
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2015)
Projected traffic827 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 North Ridge Rd. over Vermilion Rv N.Ridge built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Ridge Rd. over Vermilion Rv N.Ridge 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 North Ridge Rd. over Vermilion Rv N.Ridge carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Ridge Rd. over Vermilion Rv N.Ridge?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns North Ridge Rd. over Vermilion Rv N.Ridge?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.