US Bridges

BLO-06 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20)

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.9 MI N of C.R. 23 · Structure no. 2332566

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,710
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BLO-06 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BLO-06 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,373 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBLO-06 Pickeringtn
CrossesT Walnut CR (c.R. 20)
Location0.9 MI N of C.R. 23
RouteCounty Highway C0020
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.80999, -82.73611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2015)
Projected traffic2,373 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BLO-06 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20) built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is BLO-06 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20) 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 2023.

How much traffic does BLO-06 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20) carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is BLO-06 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20)?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns BLO-06 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.