Blackwater RD over Blackwater Creek
FairRoss County, Ohio · .16 Mi. E of Orr RD · Structure no. 7150571
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackwater RD over Blackwater Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blackwater RD over Blackwater Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 109 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 6 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackwater RD over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Blackwater RD over Blackwater Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Blackwater RD over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Blackwater RD over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Blackwater RD over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.