US Bridges

Closed-Historical over WB Black Rv(closed Hist)

PoorClosed to traffic

Lorain County, Ohio · 5.25 Mi. E. of · Structure no. 4741420

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Closed-Historical over WB Black Rv(closed Hist) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Closed-Historical over WB Black Rv(closed Hist) in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 102 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2024. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesClosed-Historical
CrossesWB Black Rv(closed Hist)
Location5.25 Mi. E. of
RouteCounty Highway 231
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33696, -82.12122
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2004)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Closed-Historical over WB Black Rv(closed Hist) built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Closed-Historical over WB Black Rv(closed Hist) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Closed-Historical over WB Black Rv(closed Hist) carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Closed-Historical over WB Black Rv(closed Hist)?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Closed-Historical over WB Black Rv(closed Hist)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.