US Bridges

Ford Road over Black River Ford RD

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 950 Ft South of Ir 90 · Structure no. 4770692

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
376
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Road over Black River Ford RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ford Road over Black River Ford RD in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2033. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Road
CrossesBlack River Ford RD
Location950 Ft South of Ir 90
RouteCity Street 9
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41146, -82.09537
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2013)
Projected traffic522 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ford Road over Black River Ford RD built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford Road over Black River Ford RD 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 Ford Road over Black River Ford RD carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ford Road over Black River Ford RD?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Road over Black River Ford RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.