US Bridges

WAL-46 Bateson Dr. over Private Canal<bateson DR

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.20 Mi.East CR.84 · Structure no. 2330881

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
451
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WAL-46 Bateson Dr. over Private Canal<bateson DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WAL-46 Bateson Dr. over Private Canal<bateson DR in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 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).

CarriesWAL-46 Bateson Dr.
CrossesPrivate Canal<bateson DR
Location0.20 Mi.East CR.84
RouteCounty Highway T1233
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9202, -82.48133
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2015)
Projected traffic626 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 WAL-46 Bateson Dr. over Private Canal<bateson DR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is WAL-46 Bateson Dr. over Private Canal<bateson DR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does WAL-46 Bateson Dr. over Private Canal<bateson DR carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is WAL-46 Bateson Dr. over Private Canal<bateson DR?

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

Who owns WAL-46 Bateson Dr. over Private Canal<bateson DR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.