US Bridges

WAL-05 Geiger RD over T Walnut Cr(geiger RD NE

GoodPosted for load

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E of Cattail RD NE · Structure no. 2342057

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WAL-05 Geiger RD over T Walnut Cr(geiger RD NE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WAL-05 Geiger RD over T Walnut Cr(geiger RD NE in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 171 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 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-05 Geiger RD
CrossesT Walnut Cr(geiger RD NE
Location0.1 MI E of Cattail RD NE
RouteCounty Highway T0392
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87386, -82.48575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2015)
Projected traffic237 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-05 Geiger RD over T Walnut Cr(geiger RD NE built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is WAL-05 Geiger RD over T Walnut Cr(geiger RD NE 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does WAL-05 Geiger RD over T Walnut Cr(geiger RD NE carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is WAL-05 Geiger RD over T Walnut Cr(geiger RD NE?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns WAL-05 Geiger RD over T Walnut Cr(geiger RD NE?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.