US Bridges

Sunbury RD over Big Walnut Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 150FT E of Village Square · Structure no. 2136457

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,215
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunbury RD over Big Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunbury RD over Big Walnut Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,215 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,462 by 2038. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSunbury RD
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location150FT E of Village Square
RouteCounty Highway C0030
StateOhio
Coordinates40.215, -82.87833
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,215 (2018)
Projected traffic4,462 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 Sunbury RD over Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunbury RD over Big 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sunbury RD over Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 3,215 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunbury RD over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sunbury RD over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.