US Bridges

Cheshire Rd. over Alum Cr. State Park Rd.J

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E. of Old State RD · Structure no. 2134195

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,283
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheshire Rd. over Alum Cr. State Park Rd.J is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cheshire Rd. over Alum Cr. State Park Rd.J in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 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 2,283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,169 by 2035. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCheshire Rd.
CrossesAlum Cr. State Park Rd.J
Location0.2 MI E. of Old State RD
RouteCounty Highway C0072
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23944, -82.97928
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,283 (2015)
Projected traffic3,169 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheshire Rd. over Alum Cr. State Park Rd.J built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheshire Rd. over Alum Cr. State Park Rd.J 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 Cheshire Rd. over Alum Cr. State Park Rd.J carry?

About 2,283 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cheshire Rd. over Alum Cr. State Park Rd.J?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cheshire Rd. over Alum Cr. State Park Rd.J?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.