US Bridges

VIO-19 Pickeringtn over Walnut Creek (c. R. 20)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.6 MI S of U. S. 33 · Structure no. 2341700

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,686
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

VIO-19 Pickeringtn over Walnut Creek (c. R. 20) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying VIO-19 Pickeringtn over Walnut Creek (c. R. 20) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,686 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVIO-19 Pickeringtn
CrossesWalnut Creek (c. R. 20)
Location0.6 MI S of U. S. 33
RouteCounty Highway C0020
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82423, -82.74475
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,686 (2015)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 VIO-19 Pickeringtn over Walnut Creek (c. R. 20) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is VIO-19 Pickeringtn over Walnut Creek (c. R. 20) 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-19 Pickeringtn over Walnut Creek (c. R. 20) carry?

About 1,686 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is VIO-19 Pickeringtn over Walnut Creek (c. R. 20)?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns VIO-19 Pickeringtn over Walnut Creek (c. R. 20)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.