GORE ORPHANAGE
Carrying GORE ORPHANAGE over VERMILION RV GORE ORPH
.24MI.SOUTH OF, Lorain, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GORE ORPHANAGE
The GORE ORPHANAGE bridge in Lorain, Ohio carries GORE ORPHANAGE over VERMILION RV GORE ORPH. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 40.8 meters (134 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 237 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GORE ORPHANAGE 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
- 1956
- Last Reconstructed
- 1994
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 40.8 m (134 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.3 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 237 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4735749
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
GORE ORPHANAGE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare GORE ORPHANAGE 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 GORE ORPHANAGE?
GORE ORPHANAGE in Lorain, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GORE ORPHANAGE inspected?
GORE ORPHANAGE'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 237 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GORE ORPHANAGE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GORE ORPHANAGE?
GORE ORPHANAGE has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GORE ORPHANAGE?
GORE ORPHANAGE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is GORE ORPHANAGE and does age affect safety?
GORE ORPHANAGE was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.
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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