US Bridges

Foster Road over Trib. East Brnch Black R

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.2 MI North of Jones Rd. · Structure no. 4730003

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster Road over Trib. East Brnch Black R is a concrete frame carrying Foster Road over Trib. East Brnch Black R in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 505 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFoster Road
CrossesTrib. East Brnch Black R
Location0.2 MI North of Jones Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0063
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15705, -82.08948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2015)
Projected traffic701 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Foster Road over Trib. East Brnch Black R built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster Road over Trib. East Brnch Black R 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Foster Road over Trib. East Brnch Black R carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Foster Road over Trib. East Brnch Black R?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Foster Road over Trib. East Brnch Black R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.