US Bridges

BLO-20 Alspach RD over T Hocking R (alspach Rd)

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1.0 MI East of C.R. 20 · Structure no. 2332620

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BLO-20 Alspach RD over T Hocking R (alspach Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BLO-20 Alspach RD over T Hocking R (alspach Rd) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBLO-20 Alspach RD
CrossesT Hocking R (alspach Rd)
Location1.0 MI East of C.R. 20
RouteCounty Highway T0182
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75107, -82.72234
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2015)
Projected traffic729 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BLO-20 Alspach RD over T Hocking R (alspach Rd) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is BLO-20 Alspach RD over T Hocking R (alspach Rd) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does BLO-20 Alspach RD over T Hocking R (alspach Rd) carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is BLO-20 Alspach RD over T Hocking R (alspach Rd)?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns BLO-20 Alspach RD over T Hocking R (alspach Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.