US Bridges

N. Old 3-C Hwy. over Big Walnut Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · Int. of Creek Road · Structure no. 2133164

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,067
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Old 3-C Hwy. over Big Walnut Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying N. Old 3-C Hwy. over Big Walnut Creek in Delaware 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,067 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,869 by 2035. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Old 3-C Hwy.
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
LocationInt. of Creek Road
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25703, -82.84256
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,067 (2015)
Projected traffic2,869 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 N. Old 3-C Hwy. over Big Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is N. Old 3-C Hwy. over Big Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does N. Old 3-C Hwy. over Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,067 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N. Old 3-C Hwy. over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N. Old 3-C Hwy. over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.