US Bridges

Pavonia North Rd. over Trib to Blackfork

GoodPosted for load

Richland County, Ohio · 0.3M S of SR 545 · Structure no. 7034709

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pavonia North Rd. over Trib to Blackfork is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Pavonia North Rd. over Trib to Blackfork in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPavonia North Rd.
CrossesTrib to Blackfork
Location0.3M S of SR 545
RouteCounty Highway C0260
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85743, -82.43703
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2015)
Projected traffic350 by 2035
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 Pavonia North Rd. over Trib to Blackfork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Pavonia North Rd. over Trib to Blackfork 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 North Rd. over Trib to Blackfork carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pavonia North Rd. over Trib to Blackfork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Pavonia North Rd. over Trib to Blackfork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.