US Bridges

SR 58 over West Br of Black River

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 2.60 Miles North of SR 18 · Structure no. 4703189

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,783
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over West Br of Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 58 over West Br of Black River in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 70 years old, older 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 8,783 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,191 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 58
CrossesWest Br of Black River
Location2.60 Miles North of SR 18
RouteState Highway 58
StateOhio
Coordinates41.20561, -82.217
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,783 (2015)
Projected traffic12,191 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 58 over West Br of Black River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 58 over West Br of Black River 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 58 over West Br of Black River carry?

About 8,783 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over West Br of Black River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over West Br of Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.