Gallia Blackfork over Blackfork CR
FairJackson County, Ohio · 1.25 MI S of SR233 · Structure no. 4031709
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gallia Blackfork over Blackfork CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Gallia Blackfork over Blackfork CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 72 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 81% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gallia Blackfork over Blackfork CR built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Gallia Blackfork over Blackfork CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Gallia Blackfork over Blackfork CR carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 81% are trucks.
How long is Gallia Blackfork over Blackfork CR?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Gallia Blackfork over Blackfork CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.