US Bridges

Wilson RD over Big Blackcreek

Fair

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. West Hill RD · Structure no. 5432650

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson RD over Big Blackcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilson RD over Big Blackcreek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilson RD
CrossesBig Blackcreek
Location0.1 Mi. West Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway T0226
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67686, -84.73958
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic83 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wilson RD over Big Blackcreek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson RD over Big Blackcreek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson RD over Big Blackcreek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wilson RD over Big Blackcreek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson RD over Big Blackcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.