US Bridges

Stewart Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Stewart

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .40MI.EAST of Gore · Structure no. 4740122

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Stewart is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stewart Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Stewart in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 125 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStewart Rd.
CrossesW.B.Black Rv Stewart
Location.40MI.EAST of Gore
RouteCounty Highway T0041
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08611, -82.31994
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2015)
Projected traffic64 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Stewart Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Stewart built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Stewart Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Stewart 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 Stewart Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Stewart carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Stewart?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Stewart?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.