US Bridges

GRE-45 Collins RD over Hocking Canal

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S of U.S.R. 33 · Structure no. 2337452

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,822
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

GRE-45 Collins RD over Hocking Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying GRE-45 Collins RD over Hocking Canal in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,822 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,693 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGRE-45 Collins RD
CrossesHocking Canal
Location0.3 MI S of U.S.R. 33
RouteCounty Highway C0068
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74465, -82.65764
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,822 (2015)
Projected traffic6,693 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 GRE-45 Collins RD over Hocking Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is GRE-45 Collins RD over Hocking Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does GRE-45 Collins RD over Hocking Canal carry?

About 4,822 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is GRE-45 Collins RD over Hocking Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns GRE-45 Collins RD over Hocking Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.