US Bridges

VIO-27 Waterloo RD over Walnut Cr(waterloo RD NW

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N of Winchester RD · Structure no. 2341344

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,589
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

VIO-27 Waterloo RD over Walnut Cr(waterloo RD NW is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying VIO-27 Waterloo RD over Walnut Cr(waterloo RD NW in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,589 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,594 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVIO-27 Waterloo RD
CrossesWalnut Cr(waterloo RD NW
Location0.5 MI N of Winchester RD
RouteCounty Highway T0197
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83313, -82.78849
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,589 (2015)
Projected traffic3,594 by 2035
Trucks3%
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-27 Waterloo RD over Walnut Cr(waterloo RD NW built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is VIO-27 Waterloo RD over Walnut Cr(waterloo 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-27 Waterloo RD over Walnut Cr(waterloo RD NW carry?

About 2,589 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is VIO-27 Waterloo RD over Walnut Cr(waterloo RD NW?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns VIO-27 Waterloo RD over Walnut Cr(waterloo RD NW?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.