US Bridges

Township Road 1353 over Branch of Black Fork

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .66 Mi. N of US.42 · Structure no. 0332739

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 1353 over Branch of Black Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Township Road 1353 over Branch of Black Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 1353
CrossesBranch of Black Fork
Location.66 Mi. N of US.42
RouteCounty Highway T1353
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83398, -82.38772
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2013)
Projected traffic82 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 1353 over Branch of Black Fork built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 1353 over Branch of 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 1353 over Branch of Black Fork carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 1353 over Branch of Black Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 1353 over Branch of Black Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.