Black Road over Wilson Creek
GoodPosted for loadClinton County, Ohio · 1200 Ft SW of Polk RD · Structure no. 1442058
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 114
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Road over Wilson Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Black Road over Wilson Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 52 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Road over Wilson Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Black Road over Wilson Creek 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 Black Road over Wilson Creek carry?
About 114 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Black Road over Wilson Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Black Road over Wilson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.