Hughes RD over W.B. of the Black River
GoodLorain County, Ohio · 0.07 Miles West of Hawley · Structure no. 4736398
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hughes RD over W.B. of the Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hughes RD over W.B. of the Black River in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hughes RD over W.B. of the Black River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hughes RD over W.B. of the 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 Hughes RD over W.B. of the Black River carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hughes RD over W.B. of the Black River?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hughes RD over W.B. of the Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.