US Bridges

GRE-18 Ety Road over Hocking River(ety Road)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.6 MI N of West Fair Ave · Structure no. 2330687

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,425
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

GRE-18 Ety Road over Hocking River(ety Road) is a steel truss - thru carrying GRE-18 Ety Road over Hocking River(ety Road) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 117 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 5 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 3,425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,754 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGRE-18 Ety Road
CrossesHocking River(ety Road)
Location0.6 MI N of West Fair Ave
RouteCounty Highway T0201
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73226, -82.63966
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,425 (2015)
Projected traffic4,754 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-18 Ety Road over Hocking River(ety Road) built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is GRE-18 Ety Road over Hocking River(ety Road) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does GRE-18 Ety Road over Hocking River(ety Road) carry?

About 3,425 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is GRE-18 Ety Road over Hocking River(ety Road)?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns GRE-18 Ety Road over Hocking River(ety Road)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.