Usr 42 & Usr 224 over E Fork E Br Black River
GoodMedina County, Ohio · 2.29 MI N of US224 · Structure no. 5201233
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,008
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 42 & Usr 224 over E Fork E Br Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 42 & Usr 224 over E Fork E Br Black River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,008 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,175 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Usr 42 & Usr 224 over E Fork E Br Black River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Usr 42 & Usr 224 over E Fork E Br Black River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Usr 42 & Usr 224 over E Fork E Br Black River carry?
About 3,008 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Usr 42 & Usr 224 over E Fork E Br Black River?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 42 & Usr 224 over E Fork E Br Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.