US Bridges

(TR.276) Hale Rd. over Unamed Trib-Blackfork

Good

Richland County, Ohio · E. of Windsor Rd. · Structure no. 7035276

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

(TR.276) Hale Rd. over Unamed Trib-Blackfork is a concrete frame carrying (TR.276) Hale Rd. over Unamed Trib-Blackfork in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries(TR.276) Hale Rd.
CrossesUnamed Trib-Blackfork
LocationE. of Windsor Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0276
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80843, -82.43582
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was (TR.276) Hale Rd. over Unamed Trib-Blackfork built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is (TR.276) Hale Rd. over Unamed Trib-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 July 2023.

How much traffic does (TR.276) Hale Rd. over Unamed Trib-Blackfork carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is (TR.276) Hale Rd. over Unamed Trib-Blackfork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns (TR.276) Hale Rd. over Unamed Trib-Blackfork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.