US Bridges

Township Road 1455 over Branch of Black Fork

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .63 Mi. W of U.S. 42 · Structure no. 0332860

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 1455 over Branch of Black Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 1455 over Branch of Black Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 1455
CrossesBranch of Black Fork
Location.63 Mi. W of U.S. 42
RouteCounty Highway T1455
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82247, -82.40697
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2013)
Projected traffic96 by 2033
Trucks35%
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

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 1455 over Branch of Black Fork built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 1455 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 1455 over Branch of Black Fork carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 1455 over Branch of Black Fork?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 1455 over Branch of Black Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.