US Bridges

SR 61 over Branch Black Fork River

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 0.08 Miles North of SR314 · Structure no. 7003145

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,208
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Branch Black Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 61 over Branch Black Fork River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,208 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,841 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesBranch Black Fork River
Location0.08 Miles North of SR314
RouteState Highway 61
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86376, -82.66333
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,208 (2015)
Projected traffic5,841 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 over Branch Black Fork River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Branch Black Fork River 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 Branch Black Fork River carry?

About 4,208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Branch Black Fork River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Branch Black Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.