US Bridges

Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 0.46 MI E of York RD · Structure no. 4533992

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,289
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,789 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlacks RD
CrossesTrib of South Fork
Location0.46 MI E of York RD
RouteCounty Highway C0034
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99833, -82.6166
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,289 (2015)
Projected traffic1,789 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork carry?

About 1,289 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.