SR 39 over Black Fork Creek
FairRichland County, Ohio · .12 MI E SR 61 · Structure no. 7001975
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,643
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 39 over Black Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 39 over Black Fork Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,643 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,608 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 39 over Black Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 39 over Black Fork Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 39 over Black Fork Creek carry?
About 7,643 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 39 over Black Fork Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns SR 39 over Black Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.