US Bridges

Shelby-Ganges Rd. over Trib of Blackfork River

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.9 MI E. of Bowman ST RD · Structure no. 7034555

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelby-Ganges Rd. over Trib of Blackfork River is a concrete frame carrying Shelby-Ganges Rd. over Trib of Blackfork River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesShelby-Ganges Rd.
CrossesTrib of Blackfork River
Location0.9 MI E. of Bowman ST RD
RouteCounty Highway C0061
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90245, -82.58247
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2018)
Projected traffic534 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Shelby-Ganges Rd. over Trib of Blackfork River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelby-Ganges Rd. over Trib of 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Shelby-Ganges Rd. over Trib of Blackfork River carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shelby-Ganges Rd. over Trib of Blackfork River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Shelby-Ganges Rd. over Trib of Blackfork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.