US Bridges

PLE-10 Darfus RD over Pleasant Rn(darfus RD NE

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S of Coonpath Rdne · Structure no. 2338106

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PLE-10 Darfus RD over Pleasant Rn(darfus RD NE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PLE-10 Darfus RD over Pleasant Rn(darfus RD NE in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 5 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPLE-10 Darfus RD
CrossesPleasant Rn(darfus RD NE
Location0.3 MI S of Coonpath Rdne
RouteCounty Highway 397
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76018, -82.53077
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 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 closed3.1 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$94,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PLE-10 Darfus RD over Pleasant Rn(darfus RD NE built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is PLE-10 Darfus RD over Pleasant Rn(darfus RD NE 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does PLE-10 Darfus RD over Pleasant Rn(darfus RD NE carry?

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

How long is PLE-10 Darfus RD over Pleasant Rn(darfus RD NE?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns PLE-10 Darfus RD over Pleasant Rn(darfus RD NE?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.