US Bridges

N. Railroad Street over E Fork Black River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 0.12 MI N of SR421 · Structure no. 5265570

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Railroad Street over E Fork Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying N. Railroad Street over E Fork Black River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN. Railroad Street
CrossesE Fork Black River
Location0.12 MI N of SR421
RouteCity Street M0192
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03464, -82.01569
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic415 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N. Railroad Street over E Fork Black River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Railroad Street over E Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N. Railroad Street over E Fork Black River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Railroad Street over E Fork Black River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N. Railroad Street over E Fork Black River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.