Valley Street over W Branch Sunday Creek
PoorClosed to trafficAthens County, Ohio · 0.01 Mi. S of Congress ST · Structure no. 0562335
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Street over W Branch Sunday Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Street over W Branch Sunday Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Valley Street over W Branch Sunday Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Street over W Branch 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 Valley Street over W Branch Sunday Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Valley Street over W Branch Sunday Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Street over W Branch Sunday Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.