US Bridges

East Bridge Street over E.B.Black River E.Bridge

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · Between Broad&e.River ST · Structure no. 4770269

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,943
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Bridge Street over E.B.Black River E.Bridge is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Bridge Street over E.B.Black River E.Bridge in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,943 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,025 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Bridge Street
CrossesE.B.Black River E.Bridge
LocationBetween Broad&e.River ST
RouteCity Street 4358
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36906, -82.09845
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,943 (2015)
Projected traffic11,025 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 East Bridge Street over E.B.Black River E.Bridge built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Bridge Street over E.B.Black River E.Bridge 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 East Bridge Street over E.B.Black River E.Bridge carry?

About 7,943 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Bridge Street over E.B.Black River E.Bridge?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns East Bridge Street over E.B.Black River E.Bridge?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.