WAL-29 Canal RD over Walnut CR (canal RD Ne)
PoorFairfield County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E of C. R. 58 · Structure no. 2341530
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 303
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
WAL-29 Canal RD over Walnut CR (canal RD Ne) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WAL-29 Canal RD over Walnut CR (canal RD Ne) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 303 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WAL-29 Canal RD over Walnut CR (canal RD Ne) built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is WAL-29 Canal RD over Walnut CR (canal RD Ne) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does WAL-29 Canal RD over Walnut CR (canal RD Ne) carry?
About 303 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is WAL-29 Canal RD over Walnut CR (canal RD Ne)?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns WAL-29 Canal RD over Walnut CR (canal RD Ne)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.