US Bridges

HOC-04 Boving Road over Bike Path- Boving RD

Poor

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S of U.S. 22 · Structure no. 2330652

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,211
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HOC-04 Boving Road over Bike Path- Boving RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HOC-04 Boving Road over Bike Path- Boving RD in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHOC-04 Boving Road
CrossesBike Path- Boving RD
Location0.3 MI S of U.S. 22
RouteCounty Highway M0048
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7056, -82.61967
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,211 (2015)
Projected traffic1,681 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HOC-04 Boving Road over Bike Path- Boving RD built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is HOC-04 Boving Road over Bike Path- Boving RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does HOC-04 Boving Road over Bike Path- Boving RD carry?

About 1,211 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HOC-04 Boving Road over Bike Path- Boving RD?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HOC-04 Boving Road over Bike Path- Boving RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.