State St. over Black Fork River
PoorRichland County, Ohio · 0.2 MI East of Sr. 61 · Structure no. 7030185
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,889
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
State St. over Black Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State St. over Black Fork River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 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 1,889 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,622 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State St. over Black Fork River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is State St. over Black Fork River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does State St. over Black Fork River carry?
About 1,889 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is State St. over Black Fork River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns State St. over Black Fork River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.