Old State Route 75 over Blackfork Stream
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Ohio · 0.05 Miles West of SR 93 · Structure no. 4432134
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 829
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old State Route 75 over Blackfork Stream is a concrete frame carrying Old State Route 75 over Blackfork Stream in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 829 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,151 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old State Route 75 over Blackfork Stream built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old State Route 75 over Blackfork Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Old State Route 75 over Blackfork Stream carry?
About 829 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old State Route 75 over Blackfork Stream?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Old State Route 75 over Blackfork Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.