Washington Avenue over EB Black Riv Washington
FairLorain County, Ohio · 250FT N. of Broad Street · Structure no. 4770633
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,291
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Avenue over EB Black Riv Washington is a concrete arch - deck carrying Washington Avenue over EB Black Riv Washington in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,291 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,568 by 2036. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Avenue over EB Black Riv Washington built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Avenue over EB Black Riv Washington 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 Washington Avenue over EB Black Riv Washington carry?
About 3,291 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Washington Avenue over EB Black Riv Washington?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Avenue over EB Black Riv Washington?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.