US Bridges

SR 520 over Black Creek

Good

Holmes County, Ohio · 2.88 MI W of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 3802809

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 520 over Black Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 520 over Black Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 520
CrossesBlack Creek
Location2.88 MI W of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 520
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51157, -82.03043
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2015)
Projected traffic650 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 520 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 520 over Black 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 520 over Black Creek carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 520 over Black Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 520 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.