Mussey Avenue over WB Black River
FairLorain County, Ohio · 750FT West of West Ave · Structure no. 4770242
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 149 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,748
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mussey Avenue over WB Black River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Mussey Avenue over WB Black River in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 121 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 3,748 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,202 by 2035. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mussey Avenue over WB Black River built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Mussey Avenue over WB Black River 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 Mussey Avenue over WB Black River carry?
About 3,748 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mussey Avenue over WB Black River?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Mussey Avenue over WB Black River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.