US Bridges

Morrow-Blackhawk over Todds Fork

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 1.00 MI W of SR 123 · Structure no. 8334935

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrow-Blackhawk over Todds Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morrow-Blackhawk over Todds Fork in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMorrow-Blackhawk
CrossesTodds Fork
Location1.00 MI W of SR 123
RouteCounty Highway C0040
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34497, -84.11242
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2015)
Projected traffic784 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morrow-Blackhawk over Todds Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrow-Blackhawk over Todds 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Morrow-Blackhawk over Todds Fork carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morrow-Blackhawk over Todds Fork?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Morrow-Blackhawk over Todds Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.