US Bridges

PLE-41 College Ave over Fetters Run (college Ave

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E of S.R. 37 · Structure no. 2339889

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PLE-41 College Ave over Fetters Run (college Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PLE-41 College Ave over Fetters Run (college Ave in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 521 by 2016. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPLE-41 College Ave
CrossesFetters Run (college Ave
Location0.3 MI E of S.R. 37
RouteCity Street 331
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74075, -82.58414
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1996)
Projected traffic521 by 2016
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-41 College Ave over Fetters Run (college Ave built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is PLE-41 College Ave over Fetters Run (college Ave 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-41 College Ave over Fetters Run (college Ave carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is PLE-41 College Ave over Fetters Run (college Ave?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns PLE-41 College Ave over Fetters Run (college Ave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.