US Bridges

Smiley Ave RD over Black Fork Mohican River

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.1 MI East of SR61 · Structure no. 7035970

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smiley Ave RD over Black Fork Mohican River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smiley Ave RD over Black Fork Mohican River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSmiley Ave RD
CrossesBlack Fork Mohican River
Location0.1 MI East of SR61
RouteCounty Highway C0057
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88637, -82.65972
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smiley Ave RD over Black Fork Mohican River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smiley Ave RD over Black Fork Mohican 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Smiley Ave RD over Black Fork Mohican River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smiley Ave RD over Black Fork Mohican River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Smiley Ave RD over Black Fork Mohican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.