US Bridges

VIO-06 Allen RD over Sycamore Cr(allen RD Nw)

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of S. R. 256 · Structure no. 2341069

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

VIO-06 Allen RD over Sycamore Cr(allen RD Nw) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying VIO-06 Allen RD over Sycamore Cr(allen RD Nw) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 86 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 999 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVIO-06 Allen RD
CrossesSycamore Cr(allen RD Nw)
Location0.4 MI N of S. R. 256
RouteCounty Highway T0227
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88165, -82.72055
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2015)
Projected traffic999 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 VIO-06 Allen RD over Sycamore Cr(allen RD Nw) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is VIO-06 Allen RD over Sycamore Cr(allen RD Nw) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does VIO-06 Allen RD over Sycamore Cr(allen RD Nw) carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is VIO-06 Allen RD over Sycamore Cr(allen RD Nw)?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns VIO-06 Allen RD over Sycamore Cr(allen RD Nw)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.