Franklin Church RD over Black Fork Mohican River
FairRichland County, Ohio · 0.1M.N of Eby Rd. · Structure no. 7033834
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 385
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Church RD over Black Fork Mohican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Church RD over Black Fork Mohican River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Franklin Church RD over Black Fork Mohican River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin Church RD over Black Fork Mohican River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin Church RD over Black Fork Mohican River carry?
About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Church RD over Black Fork Mohican River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Church RD over Black Fork Mohican River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.