SR 421 over W Fork E Br Black River
GoodMedina County, Ohio · .49 Miles East of US 42 · Structure no. 5207991
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,445
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 421 over W Fork E Br Black River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 421 over W Fork E Br Black River in Medina 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 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 1,445 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,006 by 2035. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 SR 421 over W Fork E Br Black River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 421 over W 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 421 over W Fork E Br Black River carry?
About 1,445 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 421 over W Fork E Br Black River?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 421 over W Fork E Br Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.