US Bridges

Black Run RD over Tributary Black Run

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 2.58 Mi. NW of SR-772 · Structure no. 7140614

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
719
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Run RD over Tributary Black Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Black Run RD over Tributary Black Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 84 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 719 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBlack Run RD
CrossesTributary Black Run
Location2.58 Mi. NW of SR-772
RouteCounty Highway C0161
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25035, -83.11344
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic719 (2015)
Projected traffic998 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Black Run RD over Tributary Black Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Black Run RD over Tributary Black Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Black Run RD over Tributary Black Run carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Black Run RD over Tributary Black Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Black Run RD over Tributary Black Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.