US Bridges

GRE-15 W Fair Ave. over Hocking River (w.Fairave

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.3 MI West of US 33 · Structure no. 2330431

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,062
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

GRE-15 W Fair Ave. over Hocking River (w.Fairave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying GRE-15 W Fair Ave. over Hocking River (w.Fairave in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,062 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,026 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGRE-15 W Fair Ave.
CrossesHocking River (w.Fairave
Location0.3 MI West of US 33
RouteCounty Highway C0043
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72423, -82.61073
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,062 (2015)
Projected traffic7,026 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-15 W Fair Ave. over Hocking River (w.Fairave built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is GRE-15 W Fair Ave. over Hocking River (w.Fairave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does GRE-15 W Fair Ave. over Hocking River (w.Fairave carry?

About 5,062 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is GRE-15 W Fair Ave. over Hocking River (w.Fairave?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns GRE-15 W Fair Ave. over Hocking River (w.Fairave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.