US Bridges

Chambers Rd. over W. Br. Big Walnut Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E. of Lott Rd. · Structure no. 2134268

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chambers Rd. over W. Br. Big Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chambers Rd. over W. Br. 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChambers Rd.
CrossesW. Br. Big Walnut Creek
Location0.2 MI E. of Lott Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0063
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33828, -82.8195
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2018)
Projected traffic290 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chambers Rd. over W. Br. Big Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Chambers Rd. over W. Br. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Chambers Rd. over W. Br. Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chambers Rd. over W. Br. Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Chambers Rd. over W. Br. Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.