Lake Avenue over WB Black Riv Lake Ave
FairLorain County, Ohio · 250FT East of Furnance ST · Structure no. 4770455
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 185 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,041
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Avenue over WB Black Riv Lake Ave is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lake Avenue over WB Black Riv Lake Ave in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 125 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 5 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 5,041 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,997 by 2045. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 58 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Avenue over WB Black Riv Lake Ave built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Lake Avenue over WB Black Riv Lake Ave 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 Lake Avenue over WB Black Riv Lake Ave carry?
About 5,041 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Lake Avenue over WB Black Riv Lake Ave?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Avenue over WB Black Riv Lake Ave?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.