Rockford West Road over Big Blackcreek
PoorMercer County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E Wabash Road · Structure no. 5431611
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 272
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rockford West Road over Big Blackcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rockford West Road over Big Blackcreek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 272 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rockford West Road over Big Blackcreek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rockford West Road over Big Blackcreek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Rockford West Road over Big Blackcreek carry?
About 272 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rockford West Road over Big Blackcreek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rockford West Road over Big Blackcreek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.