US Bridges

Pavonia East Rd. over Black Fork River

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 1.4 MI East of Pavonia N · Structure no. 7034628

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pavonia East Rd. over Black Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pavonia East Rd. over Black Fork River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPavonia East Rd.
CrossesBlack Fork River
Location1.4 MI East of Pavonia N
RouteCounty Highway T0090
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8371, -82.42009
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Pavonia East Rd. over Black Fork River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pavonia East Rd. over Black Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pavonia East Rd. over Black Fork River carry?

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

How long is Pavonia East Rd. over Black Fork River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pavonia East Rd. over Black Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.