US Bridges

Valley Pike over Bull Branch

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · 1 Mi. N. of County Line · Structure no. 1132903

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,791
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Pike over Bull Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Pike over Bull Branch in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,791 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,874 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Pike
CrossesBull Branch
Location1 Mi. N. of County Line
RouteCounty Highway C0015
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06267, -83.83101
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,791 (2015)
Projected traffic3,874 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Valley Pike over Bull Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Pike over Bull Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Pike over Bull Branch carry?

About 2,791 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Valley Pike over Bull Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Pike over Bull Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.