East Fourth Street over EB Black River E Fourth
PoorLorain County, Ohio · East of East Ave · Structure no. 4770536
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Fourth Street over EB Black River E Fourth is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Fourth Street over EB Black River E Fourth in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 62 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Fourth Street over EB Black River E Fourth built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Fourth Street over EB Black River E Fourth in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does East Fourth Street over EB Black River E Fourth carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East Fourth Street over EB Black River E Fourth?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns East Fourth Street over EB Black River E Fourth?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.