US Bridges

CLE-01 Hunter RD over Dunkle Run (hunter RD SW

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of Bowman RD SW · Structure no. 2332019

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CLE-01 Hunter RD over Dunkle Run (hunter RD SW is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CLE-01 Hunter RD over Dunkle Run (hunter RD SW in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCLE-01 Hunter RD
CrossesDunkle Run (hunter RD SW
Location0.1 MI S of Bowman RD SW
RouteCounty Highway T0161
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.63427, -82.75634
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 CLE-01 Hunter RD over Dunkle Run (hunter RD SW built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CLE-01 Hunter RD over Dunkle Run (hunter RD SW 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CLE-01 Hunter RD over Dunkle Run (hunter RD SW carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CLE-01 Hunter RD over Dunkle Run (hunter RD SW?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CLE-01 Hunter RD over Dunkle Run (hunter RD SW?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.