US Bridges

S. Old 3-C Hwy. over Little Walnut CR - Hoove

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · W Side of Galena Village · Structure no. 2132370

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,067
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Old 3-C Hwy. over Little Walnut CR - Hoove is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Old 3-C Hwy. over Little Walnut CR - Hoove in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 71 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,067 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,869 by 2038. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS. Old 3-C Hwy.
CrossesLittle Walnut CR - Hoove
LocationW Side of Galena Village
RouteCounty Highway C0024
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21387, -82.88202
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,067 (2018)
Projected traffic2,869 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Old 3-C Hwy. over Little Walnut CR - Hoove built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is S. Old 3-C Hwy. over Little Walnut CR - Hoove 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 S. Old 3-C Hwy. over Little Walnut CR - Hoove carry?

About 2,067 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. Old 3-C Hwy. over Little Walnut CR - Hoove?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S. Old 3-C Hwy. over Little Walnut CR - Hoove?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.