US Bridges

Snake RD over Trib. of Black Fork Riv.

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.6 NE of Ganges 5 Pts RD · Structure no. 7032529

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snake RD over Trib. of Black Fork Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying Snake RD over Trib. of Black Fork Riv. in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSnake RD
CrossesTrib. of Black Fork Riv.
Location0.6 NE of Ganges 5 Pts RD
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91823, -82.55948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2016)
Projected traffic145 by 2036
Trucks1%
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 Snake RD over Trib. of Black Fork Riv. built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snake RD over Trib. of Black Fork Riv. 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 Snake RD over Trib. of Black Fork Riv. carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Snake RD over Trib. of Black Fork Riv.?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Snake RD over Trib. of Black Fork Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.