US Bridges

BLO-16 Kauffman RD over T Walnut Cr(kauffmn RD N

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.3 MI N of Coonpath Rdnw · Structure no. 2335166

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BLO-16 Kauffman RD over T Walnut Cr(kauffmn RD N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BLO-16 Kauffman RD over T Walnut Cr(kauffmn RD N 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 6 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBLO-16 Kauffman RD
CrossesT Walnut Cr(kauffmn RD N
Location0.3 MI N of Coonpath Rdnw
RouteCounty Highway T0205
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78105, -82.71613
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2015)
Projected traffic369 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-16 Kauffman RD over T Walnut Cr(kauffmn RD N built?

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

What condition is BLO-16 Kauffman RD over T Walnut Cr(kauffmn RD N 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does BLO-16 Kauffman RD over T Walnut Cr(kauffmn RD N carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is BLO-16 Kauffman RD over T Walnut Cr(kauffmn RD N?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns BLO-16 Kauffman RD over T Walnut Cr(kauffmn RD N?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.