US Bridges

WAL-31 Canal RD over T. Walnut Cr. Canal Rd.

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1.0 MI E. of SR37 · Structure no. 2342317

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
962
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WAL-31 Canal RD over T. Walnut Cr. Canal Rd. is a concrete slab carrying WAL-31 Canal RD over T. Walnut Cr. Canal Rd. in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWAL-31 Canal RD
CrossesT. Walnut Cr. Canal Rd.
Location1.0 MI E. of SR37
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86239, -82.54834
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-31 Canal RD over T. Walnut Cr. Canal Rd. built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is WAL-31 Canal RD over T. Walnut Cr. Canal Rd. 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-31 Canal RD over T. Walnut Cr. Canal Rd. carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is WAL-31 Canal RD over T. Walnut Cr. Canal Rd.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns WAL-31 Canal RD over T. Walnut Cr. Canal Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.