US Bridges

West RD over Tributary to Black River

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .23 MI North of K.N Plate · Structure no. 4741006

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West RD over Tributary to Black River is a concrete slab carrying West RD over Tributary to Black River in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest RD
CrossesTributary to Black River
Location.23 MI North of K.N Plate
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2686, -82.1793
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West RD over Tributary to Black River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is West RD over Tributary to 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does West RD over Tributary to Black River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West RD over Tributary to Black River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns West RD over Tributary to Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.