US Bridges

Stiving Rd. over Blackfork River

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.2 MI NW of Rock Rd. · Structure no. 7034113

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stiving Rd. over Blackfork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stiving Rd. over Blackfork River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesStiving Rd.
CrossesBlackfork River
Location0.2 MI NW of Rock Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0168
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8243, -82.6311
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Stiving Rd. over Blackfork River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stiving Rd. over Blackfork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stiving Rd. over Blackfork River carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stiving Rd. over Blackfork River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stiving Rd. over Blackfork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.