Bursley Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Bursley
PoorPosted for loadLorain County, Ohio · 0.5MI. East of SR · Structure no. 4733797
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bursley Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Bursley is a steel truss - thru carrying Bursley Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Bursley in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bursley Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Bursley built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bursley Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Bursley in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Bursley Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Bursley carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bursley Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Bursley?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Bursley Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Bursley?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.