US Bridges

Township Road 1037 over Black Fork

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 0.53 Miles West of SR 39 · Structure no. 0330795

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 1037 over Black Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Township Road 1037 over Black Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2033. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTownship Road 1037
CrossesBlack Fork
Location0.53 Miles West of SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 1037
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6898, -82.32166
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2013)
Projected traffic108 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Township Road 1037 over Black Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 1037 over Black Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 1037 over Black Fork carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 1037 over Black Fork?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 1037 over Black Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.