US Bridges

SR 279 over Lake Jackson-Black Fork

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 1.01 MI W of Oak Hill · Structure no. 4003099

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,733
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 279 over Lake Jackson-Black Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 279 over Lake Jackson-Black Fork in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,733 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 279
CrossesLake Jackson-Black Fork
Location1.01 MI W of Oak Hill
RouteState Highway 279
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.89351, -82.59516
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,733 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 279 over Lake Jackson-Black Fork built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 279 over Lake Jackson-Black Fork 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 279 over Lake Jackson-Black Fork carry?

About 1,733 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 279 over Lake Jackson-Black Fork?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 279 over Lake Jackson-Black Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.