US Bridges

Township Road 2826 over Black Fork

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .03 M W of TR 629 · Structure no. 0331112

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 2826 over Black Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 2826 over Black Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 691 by 2033. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 2826
CrossesBlack Fork
Location.03 M W of TR 629
RouteCounty Highway T2826
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65516, -82.31476
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2013)
Projected traffic691 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2826 over Black Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 2826 over Black Fork 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 Township Road 2826 over Black Fork carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 2826 over Black Fork?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 2826 over Black Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.