US Bridges

Bechtle Avenue over Snyder Park DR & Lagoon

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 0.62 MI S of SR41 · Structure no. 1260197

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,111
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bechtle Avenue over Snyder Park DR & Lagoon is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bechtle Avenue over Snyder Park DR & Lagoon in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,111 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,362 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBechtle Avenue
CrossesSnyder Park DR & Lagoon
Location0.62 MI S of SR41
RouteCity Street 333
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93295, -83.83345
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,111 (2015)
Projected traffic22,362 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bechtle Avenue over Snyder Park DR & Lagoon built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Bechtle Avenue over Snyder Park DR & Lagoon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bechtle Avenue over Snyder Park DR & Lagoon carry?

About 16,111 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bechtle Avenue over Snyder Park DR & Lagoon?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Bechtle Avenue over Snyder Park DR & Lagoon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.