East Broad Street over EB Black Riv E. Broad ST
FairLorain County, Ohio · 400FT East of E.Bridge ST · Structure no. 4770579
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 235 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,842
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Broad Street over EB Black Riv E. Broad ST is a masonry arch - deck carrying East Broad Street over EB Black Riv E. Broad ST in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 118 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 13,842 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2045. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 59 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Broad Street over EB Black Riv E. Broad ST built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is East Broad Street over EB Black Riv E. Broad ST 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 East Broad Street over EB Black Riv E. Broad ST carry?
About 13,842 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is East Broad Street over EB Black Riv E. Broad ST?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns East Broad Street over EB Black Riv E. Broad ST?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.