US Bridges

Hartford Rd. over Big Walnut Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. E. of High St. · Structure no. 2133326

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartford Rd. over Big Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartford Rd. over Big Walnut Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,013 by 2038. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHartford Rd.
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. of High St.
RouteCounty Highway C0044
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24681, -82.85003
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2018)
Projected traffic1,013 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 Hartford Rd. over Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartford Rd. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hartford Rd. over Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hartford Rd. over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hartford Rd. over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.