SR 96 over Black Fork
GoodRichland County, Ohio · .68 MI E SR 13 · Structure no. 7005393
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,729
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 96 over Black Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 96 over Black Fork 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,729 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 96 over Black Fork built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 96 over Black Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 96 over Black Fork carry?
About 1,729 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 96 over Black Fork?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 96 over Black Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.