US Bridges

Oberlin Elyria RD over WB Blk Rvr Ober/Elyria

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 5.25 Mi. E. of · Structure no. 4741447

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,854
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oberlin Elyria RD over WB Blk Rvr Ober/Elyria is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oberlin Elyria RD over WB Blk Rvr Ober/Elyria in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 70 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 5,854 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,125 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOberlin Elyria RD
CrossesWB Blk Rvr Ober/Elyria
Location5.25 Mi. E. of
RouteCounty Highway C0231
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33679, -82.12128
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,854 (2015)
Projected traffic8,125 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Oberlin Elyria RD over WB Blk Rvr Ober/Elyria built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Oberlin Elyria RD over WB Blk Rvr Ober/Elyria 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Oberlin Elyria RD over WB Blk Rvr Ober/Elyria carry?

About 5,854 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Oberlin Elyria RD over WB Blk Rvr Ober/Elyria?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Oberlin Elyria RD over WB Blk Rvr Ober/Elyria?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.