US Bridges

Myers Road over West Black Fork

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .35 Mi. East Fo SR 314 · Structure no. 7032021

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,397
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myers Road over West Black Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Myers Road over West Black Fork in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,939 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMyers Road
CrossesWest Black Fork
Location.35 Mi. East Fo SR 314
RouteCounty Highway C0201
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84312, -82.65309
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,397 (2015)
Projected traffic1,939 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Myers Road over West Black Fork built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myers Road over West 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 2024.

How much traffic does Myers Road over West Black Fork carry?

About 1,397 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Myers Road over West Black Fork?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Myers Road over West Black Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.