US Bridges

S Canaan RD over Willow Creek

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 0.8 Mi. South of USR50 Vi · Structure no. 0546518

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
381
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Canaan RD over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Canaan RD over Willow Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 93 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS Canaan RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.8 Mi. South of USR50 Vi
RouteCounty Highway C0024
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32038, -81.99938
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2015)
Projected traffic529 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 S Canaan RD over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is S Canaan RD over Willow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S Canaan RD over Willow Creek carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S Canaan RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S Canaan RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.