US Bridges

WAL-04 Cattail RD over T Walnut Cr(cattail Rdne

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N of Geiger RD NE · Structure no. 2342049

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WAL-04 Cattail RD over T Walnut Cr(cattail Rdne is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WAL-04 Cattail RD over T Walnut Cr(cattail Rdne 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 5 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWAL-04 Cattail RD
CrossesT Walnut Cr(cattail Rdne
Location0.1 MI N of Geiger RD NE
RouteCounty Highway T0419
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87402, -82.48757
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2015)
Projected traffic521 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-04 Cattail RD over T Walnut Cr(cattail Rdne built?

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

What condition is WAL-04 Cattail RD over T Walnut Cr(cattail Rdne 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-04 Cattail RD over T Walnut Cr(cattail Rdne carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is WAL-04 Cattail RD over T Walnut Cr(cattail Rdne?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns WAL-04 Cattail RD over T Walnut Cr(cattail Rdne?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.