US Bridges

SR 301 over Over B&o RR & Br Black R

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · .77 MI N of US 224 · Structure no. 5207444

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,044
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 301 over Over B&o RR & Br Black R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 301 over Over B&o RR & Br Black R in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 2,044 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,837 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 301
CrossesOver B&o RR & Br Black R
Location.77 MI N of US 224
RouteState Highway 301
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03845, -82.12595
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,044 (2015)
Projected traffic2,837 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 301 over Over B&o RR & Br Black R built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 301 over Over B&o RR & Br Black R 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 301 over Over B&o RR & Br Black R carry?

About 2,044 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 301 over Over B&o RR & Br Black R?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 301 over Over B&o RR & Br Black R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.