US Bridges

New London East. over W.B.Black Rv N.L.Eastern

FairPosted for load

Lorain County, Ohio · .37MI.WEST of Gore · Structure no. 4737644

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New London East. over W.B.Black Rv N.L.Eastern is a concrete slab carrying New London East. over W.B.Black Rv N.L.Eastern in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 238 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNew London East.
CrossesW.B.Black Rv N.L.Eastern
Location.37MI.WEST of Gore
RouteCounty Highway C0040
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07477, -82.33374
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2015)
Projected traffic330 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 New London East. over W.B.Black Rv N.L.Eastern built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is New London East. over W.B.Black Rv N.L.Eastern in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does New London East. over W.B.Black Rv N.L.Eastern carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is New London East. over W.B.Black Rv N.L.Eastern?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns New London East. over W.B.Black Rv N.L.Eastern?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.