US Bridges

VIO-32 Busey RD over Sycamore Cr(busey RD Nw)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.5 MI E of Hill RD NW · Structure no. 2341328

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
819
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

VIO-32 Busey RD over Sycamore Cr(busey RD Nw) is a steel truss - thru carrying VIO-32 Busey RD over Sycamore Cr(busey RD Nw) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,137 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVIO-32 Busey RD
CrossesSycamore Cr(busey RD Nw)
Location0.5 MI E of Hill RD NW
RouteCounty Highway T0216
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85691, -82.75038
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2015)
Projected traffic1,137 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-32 Busey RD over Sycamore Cr(busey RD Nw) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is VIO-32 Busey RD over Sycamore Cr(busey RD Nw) 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 VIO-32 Busey RD over Sycamore Cr(busey RD Nw) carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is VIO-32 Busey RD over Sycamore Cr(busey RD Nw)?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns VIO-32 Busey RD over Sycamore Cr(busey RD Nw)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.