US Bridges

Lorain Road over Conrail RR - Lorain Road

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E. of Bagley Road · Structure no. 4774760

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,716
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lorain Road over Conrail RR - Lorain Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lorain Road over Conrail RR - Lorain Road in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,716 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,166 by 2035. The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLorain Road
CrossesConrail RR - Lorain Road
Location0.2 MI E. of Bagley Road
RouteCity Street M0010
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37518, -81.98909
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,716 (2019)
Projected traffic20,166 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lorain Road over Conrail RR - Lorain Road built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lorain Road over Conrail RR - Lorain Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lorain Road over Conrail RR - Lorain Road carry?

About 13,716 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lorain Road over Conrail RR - Lorain Road?

The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lorain Road over Conrail RR - Lorain Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.