Lorain County Bridge Report Card
Lorain County scores 84 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lorain County, Ohio
Lorain County has 370 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 22 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.9% is above the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 84,627 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lorain County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 84/100 (B). The county has 370 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 22 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 84,627 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.9% | 11.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.3% of measured traffic | 1.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.3% | 0.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 1.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 3,686,504 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 84,627 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lorain County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 58 over Branch Of Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 19,498 | 1965 |
| Sugar Ridge Rd. over Creek Sugar Ridge | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,095 | 1991 |
| Cooper-foster Pk. over Beaver CR C.p.park | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,706 | 1941 |
| EB Tpk Rp To I480 over I80 Ohio Turnpike | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,955 | 1981 |
| Usr 6 over Martins Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,584 | 1956 |
| SR 83 over Over Lor-10-0296 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,159 | 1979 |
| Ir 90 over Over Lor-54-0514 Th-54 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,911 | 1974 |
| East Fourth Street over EB Black River E Fourth | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,500 | 1998 |
| SR 611 over Martins Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,417 | 1956 |
| East Vine Street over Plum Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,949 | 1930 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.