US Bridges

Fox RD over Blackbrook

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Geauga County, Ohio · .4 Mi. S. of Shaw RD · Structure no. 2833328

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
391
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox RD over Blackbrook is a concrete frame carrying Fox RD over Blackbrook in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFox RD
CrossesBlackbrook
Location.4 Mi. S. of Shaw RD
RouteCounty Highway T0201
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35058, -81.19612
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2017)
Projected traffic543 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 Fox RD over Blackbrook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox RD over Blackbrook 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 Fox RD over Blackbrook carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fox RD over Blackbrook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fox RD over Blackbrook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.