US Bridges

SR 611 over Black River Ship Channel

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .5 Mi. East of SR.57 · Structure no. 4707443

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,704 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 611 over Black River Ship Channel is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 611 over Black River Ship Channel in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 86 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 5 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,280 by 2035. The structure is 1,704 ft (519.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 611
CrossesBlack River Ship Channel
Location.5 Mi. East of SR.57
RouteState Highway 611
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45475, -82.16041
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,704 ft (519.4 m)
Longest span390 ft (118.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2015)
Projected traffic15,280 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 611 over Black River Ship Channel built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 611 over Black River Ship Channel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 611 over Black River Ship Channel carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 611 over Black River Ship Channel?

The structure is 1,704 ft (519.4 m) long with a longest span of 390 ft (118.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 611 over Black River Ship Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.