US Bridges

Cheshire Rd. over Alum Creek Lake

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. W. of Africa Rd. · Structure no. 2134241

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,283
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheshire Rd. over Alum Creek Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheshire Rd. over Alum Creek Lake 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 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 2,283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,169 by 2035. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCheshire Rd.
CrossesAlum Creek Lake
Location0.2 Mi. W. of Africa Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0072
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23892, -82.9665
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cheshire Rd. over Alum Creek Lake built?

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

What condition is Cheshire Rd. over Alum Creek Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cheshire Rd. over Alum Creek Lake carry?

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

How long is Cheshire Rd. over Alum Creek Lake?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Cheshire Rd. over Alum Creek Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.