US Bridges

WAL-06 New Salem over Walnut Cr(new Salem RD N

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.3 MI N of Geiger RD NE · Structure no. 2342065

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WAL-06 New Salem over Walnut Cr(new Salem RD N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WAL-06 New Salem over Walnut Cr(new Salem RD N 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 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 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 261 by 2012. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 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-06 New Salem
CrossesWalnut Cr(new Salem RD N
Location0.3 MI N of Geiger RD NE
RouteCounty Highway C0082
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86772, -82.46922
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (1992)
Projected traffic261 by 2012
Trucks—
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-06 New Salem over Walnut Cr(new Salem RD N built?

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

What condition is WAL-06 New Salem over Walnut Cr(new Salem RD N 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-06 New Salem over Walnut Cr(new Salem RD N carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is WAL-06 New Salem over Walnut Cr(new Salem RD N?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns WAL-06 New Salem over Walnut Cr(new Salem RD N?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.