US Bridges

Dickens RD over Black Fork CR

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Ohio · 1.13 MI N of CR65 · Structure no. 4033132

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickens RD over Black Fork CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Dickens RD over Black Fork CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDickens RD
CrossesBlack Fork CR
Location1.13 MI N of CR65
RouteCounty Highway T0340
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.86486, -82.57778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2017)
Projected traffic290 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dickens RD over Black Fork CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Dickens RD over Black Fork 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 Dickens RD over Black Fork CR carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dickens RD over Black Fork CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Dickens RD over Black Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.