US Bridges

Foster Rd. over E.B.Black Rv Foster

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .01MI.NORTH of · Structure no. 4735218

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster Rd. over E.B.Black Rv Foster is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Foster Rd. over E.B.Black Rv Foster in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFoster Rd.
CrossesE.B.Black Rv Foster
Location.01MI.NORTH of
RouteCounty Highway C0063
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18948, -82.09778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 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 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 Foster Rd. over E.B.Black Rv Foster built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster Rd. over E.B.Black Rv Foster 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 Rd. over E.B.Black Rv Foster carry?

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

How long is Foster Rd. over E.B.Black Rv Foster?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Foster Rd. over E.B.Black Rv Foster?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.