US Bridges

Buckeyestation Rd. over Donaldson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Adams County, Ohio · 1 Mile North of US 52 · Structure no. 0138711

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeyestation Rd. over Donaldson Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Buckeyestation Rd. over Donaldson Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBuckeyestation Rd.
CrossesDonaldson Creek
Location1 Mile North of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 0-59A
StateOhio
Coordinates38.71164, -83.53294
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2015)
Projected traffic146 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Buckeyestation Rd. over Donaldson Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckeyestation Rd. over Donaldson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Buckeyestation Rd. over Donaldson Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Buckeyestation Rd. over Donaldson Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Buckeyestation Rd. over Donaldson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.