Madison Street over W.Bch Sunday Creek
PoorClosed to trafficAthens County, Ohio · 0.04 Mi. South of C.R.13 · Structure no. 0540951
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1951 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Madison Street over W.Bch Sunday Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Madison Street over W.Bch Sunday Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 71 years old, older 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 1971. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Madison Street over W.Bch Sunday Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Madison Street over W.Bch Sunday 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Madison Street over W.Bch Sunday Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1951 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Madison Street over W.Bch Sunday Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Madison Street over W.Bch Sunday Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.