US Bridges

S. Galena Rd. over Little Walnut Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. W. Golf Course RD · Structure no. 2131196

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,878
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Galena Rd. over Little Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S. Galena Rd. over Little Walnut Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 1,878 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,607 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS. Galena Rd.
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. Golf Course RD
RouteCounty Highway C0034
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23664, -82.89464
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,878 (2015)
Projected traffic2,607 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Galena Rd. over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is S. Galena Rd. over Little Walnut Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S. Galena Rd. over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,878 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S. Galena Rd. over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S. Galena Rd. over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.