SR 18 over Over W.Branch Black Rive
GoodLorain County, Ohio · 1.53 Mi. East of SR.511 · Structure no. 4701720
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,953
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Over W.Branch Black Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Over W.Branch Black Rive in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,953 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,099 by 2035. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Over W.Branch Black Rive built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 18 over Over W.Branch Black Rive 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 18 over Over W.Branch Black Rive carry?
About 2,953 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Over W.Branch Black Rive?
The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Over W.Branch Black Rive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.