US Bridges

PLE-20 Valley View over Pleasant Run(valley View

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.5 MI W of George RD NE · Structure no. 2338211

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PLE-20 Valley View over Pleasant Run(valley View is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PLE-20 Valley View over Pleasant Run(valley View in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPLE-20 Valley View
CrossesPleasant Run(valley View
Location0.5 MI W of George RD NE
RouteCounty Highway T0356
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74513, -82.53789
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2015)
Projected traffic444 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 PLE-20 Valley View over Pleasant Run(valley View built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is PLE-20 Valley View over Pleasant Run(valley View 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-20 Valley View over Pleasant Run(valley View carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PLE-20 Valley View over Pleasant Run(valley View?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns PLE-20 Valley View over Pleasant Run(valley View?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.