US Bridges

SR 301 over Trib East Br Black River

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 1.64 MI N Med CO Line · Structure no. 4706366

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,172
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 301 over Trib East Br Black River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 301 over Trib East Br Black River in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,172 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,015 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 301
CrossesTrib East Br Black River
Location1.64 MI N Med CO Line
RouteState Highway 301
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16025, -82.12163
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,172 (2015)
Projected traffic3,015 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 301 over Trib East Br Black River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 301 over Trib East Br Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 301 over Trib East Br Black River carry?

About 2,172 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 301 over Trib East Br Black River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 301 over Trib East Br Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.