US Bridges

AMA-05 Westfall RD over Sand Run(westfall RD Sw)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 2.4 MI N of Amanda Villag · Structure no. 2330253

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

AMA-05 Westfall RD over Sand Run(westfall RD Sw) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AMA-05 Westfall RD over Sand Run(westfall RD Sw) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 125 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAMA-05 Westfall RD
CrossesSand Run(westfall RD Sw)
Location2.4 MI N of Amanda Villag
RouteCounty Highway C0057
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6873, -82.74855
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2015)
Projected traffic110 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AMA-05 Westfall RD over Sand Run(westfall RD Sw) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is AMA-05 Westfall RD over Sand Run(westfall RD Sw) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does AMA-05 Westfall RD over Sand Run(westfall RD Sw) carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is AMA-05 Westfall RD over Sand Run(westfall RD Sw)?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns AMA-05 Westfall RD over Sand Run(westfall RD Sw)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.