US Bridges

Township Road 1536 over Branch of Black Fork

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · .41 M N/E of T.R. 1353 · Structure no. 0333050

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 1536 over Branch of Black Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 1536 over Branch of Black Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTownship Road 1536
CrossesBranch of Black Fork
Location.41 M N/E of T.R. 1353
RouteCounty Highway T1536
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83836, -82.3797
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2013)
Projected traffic81 by 2033
Trucks41%
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 1536 over Branch of Black Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 1536 over Branch of 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 1536 over Branch of Black Fork carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 1536 over Branch of Black Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 1536 over Branch of Black Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.