US Bridges

Bowman St. Rd. over Rocky Fork

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.2 MI North of Poth RD · Structure no. 7036078

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman St. Rd. over Rocky Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bowman St. Rd. over Rocky Fork in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,262 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBowman St. Rd.
CrossesRocky Fork
Location0.2 MI North of Poth RD
RouteCounty Highway C0215
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80005, -82.53896
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2015)
Projected traffic2,262 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowman St. Rd. over Rocky Fork built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Bowman St. Rd. over Rocky Fork 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 Bowman St. Rd. over Rocky Fork carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Bowman St. Rd. over Rocky Fork?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman St. Rd. over Rocky Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.