US Bridges

Vio 42 Tussing RD over Blacklick Creek

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · .10 Mile W. S.R.256 · Structure no. 2337592

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,120
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vio 42 Tussing RD over Blacklick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vio 42 Tussing RD over Blacklick Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 13,120 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,211 by 2035. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVio 42 Tussing RD
CrossesBlacklick Creek
Location.10 Mile W. S.R.256
RouteCounty Highway T0110
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92887, -82.79259
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,120 (2015)
Projected traffic18,211 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Vio 42 Tussing RD over Blacklick Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vio 42 Tussing RD over Blacklick 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Vio 42 Tussing RD over Blacklick Creek carry?

About 13,120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vio 42 Tussing RD over Blacklick Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Vio 42 Tussing RD over Blacklick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.