US Bridges

GRE-27 Mt Zion RD over Hocking Rv(mt Zion RD NW

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.5 MI North of C.R. 45 · Structure no. 2335271

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

GRE-27 Mt Zion RD over Hocking Rv(mt Zion RD NW is a steel truss - thru carrying GRE-27 Mt Zion RD over Hocking Rv(mt Zion RD NW in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 107 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGRE-27 Mt Zion RD
CrossesHocking Rv(mt Zion RD NW
Location0.5 MI North of C.R. 45
RouteCounty Highway T0183
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74409, -82.70739
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 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 GRE-27 Mt Zion RD over Hocking Rv(mt Zion RD NW built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is GRE-27 Mt Zion RD over Hocking Rv(mt Zion RD NW 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does GRE-27 Mt Zion RD over Hocking Rv(mt Zion RD NW carry?

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

How long is GRE-27 Mt Zion RD over Hocking Rv(mt Zion RD NW?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns GRE-27 Mt Zion RD over Hocking Rv(mt Zion RD NW?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.