Tucker Avenue over Black Fork River
FairRichland County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E. of JCT SR61 · Structure no. 7063245
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,063
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tucker Avenue over Black Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tucker Avenue over Black Fork River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 85 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,063 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,251 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tucker Avenue over Black Fork River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Tucker Avenue over Black Fork River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Tucker Avenue over Black Fork River carry?
About 3,063 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tucker Avenue over Black Fork River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Tucker Avenue over Black Fork River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.