US Bridges

Tollgate RD NW over Sycamore Cr(tollgate Rd)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of Refugee RD NW · Structure no. 2341034

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,842
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tollgate RD NW over Sycamore Cr(tollgate Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tollgate RD NW over Sycamore Cr(tollgate Rd) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 109 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 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 1,842 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,557 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTollgate RD NW
CrossesSycamore Cr(tollgate Rd)
Location0.4 MI N of Refugee RD NW
RouteCounty Highway T0225
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91231, -82.70862
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,842 (2015)
Projected traffic2,557 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Tollgate RD NW over Sycamore Cr(tollgate Rd) built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Tollgate RD NW over Sycamore Cr(tollgate Rd) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Tollgate RD NW over Sycamore Cr(tollgate Rd) carry?

About 1,842 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tollgate RD NW over Sycamore Cr(tollgate Rd)?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tollgate RD NW over Sycamore Cr(tollgate Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.