US Bridges

Cheshire Rd. over Little Walnut Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.2 MI W. Golf Course RD · Structure no. 2135965

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,784
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheshire Rd. over Little Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cheshire Rd. over Little Walnut Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,784 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,864 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCheshire Rd.
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location0.2 MI W. Golf Course RD
RouteCounty Highway C0072
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24595, -82.89489
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,784 (2015)
Projected traffic3,864 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Cheshire Rd. over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheshire Rd. over Little Walnut Creek 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 Cheshire Rd. over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,784 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cheshire Rd. over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cheshire Rd. over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.