US Bridges

AMA-20 Marburger over Turkey Run(marburger RD

Poor

Fairfield County, Ohio · Turkey Run · Structure no. 2331209

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
632
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

AMA-20 Marburger over Turkey Run(marburger RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AMA-20 Marburger over Turkey Run(marburger RD in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 632 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 877 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAMA-20 Marburger
CrossesTurkey Run(marburger RD
LocationTurkey Run
RouteCounty Highway T0156
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66135, -82.83313
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2015)
Projected traffic877 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 AMA-20 Marburger over Turkey Run(marburger RD built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is AMA-20 Marburger over Turkey Run(marburger 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does AMA-20 Marburger over Turkey Run(marburger RD carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is AMA-20 Marburger over Turkey Run(marburger RD?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns AMA-20 Marburger over Turkey Run(marburger RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.