US Bridges

31 St. over Black River East 31st ST

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .34MI.WEST of · Structure no. 4735072

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,129
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31 St. over Black River East 31st ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31 St. over Black River East 31st ST in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,129 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,283 by 2035. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries31 St.
CrossesBlack River East 31st ST
Location.34MI.WEST of
RouteCity Street 777
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44325, -82.10695
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,129 (2015)
Projected traffic11,283 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 31 St. over Black River East 31st ST built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31 St. over Black River East 31st ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 31 St. over Black River East 31st ST carry?

About 8,129 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 31 St. over Black River East 31st ST?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 31 St. over Black River East 31st ST?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.