T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD
Carrying T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD over OVER LOR-002 -0223
2.23 MI E OF ERIE CO LINE, Lorain, Ohio
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD in Lorain, Ohio sits above 78% of rated Ohio bridges on inventory load rating (45 t), while its 1973 build year is earlier than 48% of Lorain's recorded-year cohort (366 bridges).
T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD in Lorain, Ohio is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1973, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 7. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure OH:4707877
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · LONG-SPAN-RUN · TIED-CTRL · LOCAL-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-GOOD
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- LONG-SPAN-RUN 4 spans
- TIED-CTRL Tied control
- LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
- HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
- CAT-GOOD Good
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD
The T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD bridge in Lorain, Ohio carries T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD over OVER LOR-002 -0223. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 71.6 meters (235 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 588 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
How T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD compares
Age against the county: built in 1973, earlier than 175 of Lorain's 366 bridges with a recorded construction year (48%), against a county median build year of 1973.
Live comparison across Ohio bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (26,729 rated).
T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD vs every rated Ohio bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
45 Top 22% higher than 78% of 26,729 bridges
rated Ohio bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Lorain inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 366 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 71.6 m (235 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.7 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 588 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4707877
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
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-624 SUNNYSIDE RD 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-624 SUNNYSIDE RD 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-624 SUNNYSIDE RD?
T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD in Lorain, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD inspected?
T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD'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 588 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD?
T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD?
T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD and does age affect safety?
T-624 SUNNYSIDE RD was built in 1973, making it 53 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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