US Bridges

GRE-20 Lithopolis over T Hocking Rv (c.R. 39)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.2 MI W of Collins RD NW · Structure no. 2330202

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,694
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

GRE-20 Lithopolis over T Hocking Rv (c.R. 39) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying GRE-20 Lithopolis over T Hocking Rv (c.R. 39) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 1,694 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,351 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGRE-20 Lithopolis
CrossesT Hocking Rv (c.R. 39)
Location0.2 MI W of Collins RD NW
RouteCounty Highway C0039
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74735, -82.66039
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,694 (2015)
Projected traffic2,351 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 GRE-20 Lithopolis over T Hocking Rv (c.R. 39) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is GRE-20 Lithopolis over T Hocking Rv (c.R. 39) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does GRE-20 Lithopolis over T Hocking Rv (c.R. 39) carry?

About 1,694 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is GRE-20 Lithopolis over T Hocking Rv (c.R. 39)?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns GRE-20 Lithopolis over T Hocking Rv (c.R. 39)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.