T-169 HALE ROAD
Carrying T-169 HALE ROAD over UNDER HALE ROAD TH-169
3.40 MILES EAST OF SR 58, Lorain, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T-169 HALE ROAD
The T-169 HALE ROAD bridge in Lorain, Ohio carries T-169 HALE ROAD over UNDER HALE ROAD TH-169. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 16,702 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T-169 HALE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1987
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,702 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4701917
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T-169 HALE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare T-169 HALE ROAD against other structures in Lorain and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for T-169 HALE ROAD?
T-169 HALE ROAD in Lorain, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T-169 HALE ROAD inspected?
T-169 HALE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,702 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-169 HALE ROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for T-169 HALE ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for T-169 HALE ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining T-169 HALE ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for T-169 HALE ROAD in the NBI.
How old is T-169 HALE ROAD and does age affect safety?
T-169 HALE ROAD was built in 1987, making it 39 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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