US Bridges

WAL-32 Bickel Chrh over T Walnut Cr(bickel Ch RD

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1.3 MI E of S. R. 37 · Structure no. 2342359

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
403
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WAL-32 Bickel Chrh over T Walnut Cr(bickel Ch RD is a steel truss - thru carrying WAL-32 Bickel Chrh over T Walnut Cr(bickel Ch RD in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 403 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWAL-32 Bickel Chrh
CrossesT Walnut Cr(bickel Ch RD
Location1.3 MI E of S. R. 37
RouteCounty Highway T0384
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86952, -82.54345
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2015)
Projected traffic559 by 2035
Trucks7%
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-32 Bickel Chrh over T Walnut Cr(bickel Ch RD built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is WAL-32 Bickel Chrh over T Walnut Cr(bickel Ch 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-32 Bickel Chrh over T Walnut Cr(bickel Ch RD carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is WAL-32 Bickel Chrh over T Walnut Cr(bickel Ch RD?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns WAL-32 Bickel Chrh over T Walnut Cr(bickel Ch RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.