US Bridges

Township Road 1265 over Black Fork

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .09 Mi. NW of SR 603 · Structure no. 0332437

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 1265 over Black Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 1265 over Black Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2033. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 1265
CrossesBlack Fork
Location.09 Mi. NW of SR 603
RouteCounty Highway 1265
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73312, -82.36698
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2013)
Projected traffic239 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1265 over Black Fork built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 1265 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 1265 over Black Fork carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 1265 over Black Fork?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 1265 over Black Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.