US Bridges

Crook ST over Black River

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .21 MI W of Chamberlain · Structure no. 4734654

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crook ST over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crook ST over Black River in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2030. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCrook ST
CrossesBlack River
Location.21 MI W of Chamberlain
RouteCounty Highway TR165
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26409, -82.06101
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2010)
Projected traffic777 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Crook ST over Black River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crook ST over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Crook ST over Black River carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Crook ST over Black River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Crook ST over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.