US Bridges

SR 204 over Tributary of Blacklick

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · .9 M E of JCT SR 256 · Structure no. 2302578

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,360
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 204 over Tributary of Blacklick is a concrete culvert carrying SR 204 over Tributary of Blacklick in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,932 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 204
CrossesTributary of Blacklick
Location.9 M E of JCT SR 256
RouteState Highway 204
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93065, -82.77143
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,360 (2015)
Projected traffic19,932 by 2035
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 204 over Tributary of Blacklick built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 204 over Tributary of Blacklick 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 204 over Tributary of Blacklick carry?

About 14,360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 204 over Tributary of Blacklick?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 204 over Tributary of Blacklick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.