US Bridges

SR 61 over Br of Black Fork

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · .41 N SR 314 · Structure no. 7003129

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Br of Black Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 61 over Br of Black Fork in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 years old, older 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesBr of Black Fork
Location.41 N SR 314
RouteState Highway 61
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85016, -82.67091
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2015)
Projected traffic948 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$494,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 over Br of Black Fork built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 61 over Br of Black 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Br of Black Fork carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Br of Black Fork?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Br of Black Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.