US Bridges

Jones RD over E.B. of the Black River

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.18 Miles East of SR 301 · Structure no. 4736967

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones RD over E.B. of the Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones RD over E.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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJones RD
CrossesE.B. of the Black River
Location0.18 Miles East of SR 301
RouteCounty Highway T0005
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15426, -82.11927
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck1 ft (0.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic278 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jones RD over E.B. of the Black River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones RD over E.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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jones RD over E.B. of the Black River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jones RD over E.B. of the Black River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jones RD over E.B. of the Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.