US Bridges

Whipple Rd. over Horseshoe Run

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.6 MI E. of Horseshoe RD · Structure no. 2133296

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whipple Rd. over Horseshoe Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whipple Rd. over Horseshoe Run in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 30 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWhipple Rd.
CrossesHorseshoe Run
Location0.6 MI E. of Horseshoe RD
RouteCounty Highway T0222
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37144, -83.02019
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Whipple Rd. over Horseshoe Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Whipple Rd. over Horseshoe Run 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 Whipple Rd. over Horseshoe Run carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Whipple Rd. over Horseshoe Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Whipple Rd. over Horseshoe Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.