BLO-24 Betz Road over T Hocking Rv(betz RD Nw)
PoorFairfield County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S of C.R. 41 · Structure no. 2332248
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
BLO-24 Betz Road over T Hocking Rv(betz RD Nw) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BLO-24 Betz Road over T Hocking Rv(betz RD Nw) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was BLO-24 Betz Road over T Hocking Rv(betz RD Nw) built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is BLO-24 Betz Road over T Hocking Rv(betz RD Nw) 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 BLO-24 Betz Road over T Hocking Rv(betz RD Nw) carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is BLO-24 Betz Road over T Hocking Rv(betz RD Nw)?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns BLO-24 Betz Road over T Hocking Rv(betz RD Nw)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.