WAL-42 Blacklick over T Res Feeder(blacklick)
PoorFairfield County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E of Cherry Lane · Structure no. 2339897
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,120
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
WAL-42 Blacklick over T Res Feeder(blacklick) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WAL-42 Blacklick over T Res Feeder(blacklick) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,211 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WAL-42 Blacklick over T Res Feeder(blacklick) built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is WAL-42 Blacklick over T Res Feeder(blacklick) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does WAL-42 Blacklick over T Res Feeder(blacklick) carry?
About 13,120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is WAL-42 Blacklick over T Res Feeder(blacklick)?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns WAL-42 Blacklick over T Res Feeder(blacklick)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.