US Bridges

Bowman St. Rd. over Blackfork Mohican River

GoodPosted for load

Richland County, Ohio · .2 MI North of Miller RD · Structure no. 7032307

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman St. Rd. over Blackfork Mohican River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowman St. Rd. over Blackfork Mohican River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,832 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBowman St. Rd.
CrossesBlackfork Mohican River
Location.2 MI North of Miller RD
RouteCounty Highway C0215
StateOhio
Coordinates40.92532, -82.61435
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2018)
Projected traffic1,832 by 2038
Trucks18%
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

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 Bowman St. Rd. over Blackfork Mohican River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowman St. Rd. over Blackfork Mohican River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bowman St. Rd. over Blackfork Mohican River carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Bowman St. Rd. over Blackfork Mohican River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman St. Rd. over Blackfork Mohican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.