SR 555 over East Branch Black Fork
PoorMorgan County, Ohio · 0.7M S JCT SR 78 · Structure no. 5801982
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 543
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 555 over East Branch Black Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 555 over East Branch Black Fork in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.
It carries about 543 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 555 over East Branch Black Fork built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 555 over East Branch Black Fork 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 555 over East Branch Black Fork carry?
About 543 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 555 over East Branch Black Fork?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 555 over East Branch Black Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.