US Bridges

Stiving Rd. over West Branch of Black for

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.1MI So of SR 61 · Structure no. 7035594

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stiving Rd. over West Branch of Black for is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stiving Rd. over West Branch of Black for in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStiving Rd.
CrossesWest Branch of Black for
Location0.1MI So of SR 61
RouteCounty Highway T0168
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86232, -82.66135
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2015)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stiving Rd. over West Branch of Black for built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stiving Rd. over West Branch of Black for 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 West Branch of Black for carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stiving Rd. over West Branch of Black for?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Stiving Rd. over West Branch of Black for?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.