US Bridges

WAL-08 Lake RD over Walnut CR (lake RD Ne)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of Canal RD NE · Structure no. 2341980

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WAL-08 Lake RD over Walnut CR (lake RD Ne) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WAL-08 Lake RD over Walnut CR (lake RD Ne) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 332 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWAL-08 Lake RD
CrossesWalnut CR (lake RD Ne)
Location0.4 MI N of Canal RD NE
RouteCounty Highway C0062
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86658, -82.50862
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2015)
Projected traffic332 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 WAL-08 Lake RD over Walnut CR (lake RD Ne) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is WAL-08 Lake RD over Walnut CR (lake RD Ne) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does WAL-08 Lake RD over Walnut CR (lake RD Ne) carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is WAL-08 Lake RD over Walnut CR (lake RD Ne)?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns WAL-08 Lake RD over Walnut CR (lake RD Ne)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.