US Bridges

Third Street over WB Black Riv Third ST

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 450FT West of West Ave · Structure no. 4770293

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,134
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third Street over WB Black Riv Third ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third Street over WB Black Riv Third ST in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 50 years old, older 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 6,134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,514 by 2035. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThird Street
CrossesWB Black Riv Third ST
Location450FT West of West Ave
RouteCity Street 4325
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36511, -82.11263
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,134 (2015)
Projected traffic8,514 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Third Street over WB Black Riv Third ST built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Third Street over WB Black Riv Third ST 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 Third Street over WB Black Riv Third ST carry?

About 6,134 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Third Street over WB Black Riv Third ST?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Third Street over WB Black Riv Third ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.