BLO-36 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20)
PoorFairfield County, Ohio · 0.4 MI S of C.R. 23 · Structure no. 2343363
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,710
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
BLO-36 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BLO-36 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,373 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was BLO-36 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20) built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is BLO-36 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does BLO-36 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20) carry?
About 1,710 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is BLO-36 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20)?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns BLO-36 Pickeringtn over T Walnut CR (c.R. 20)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.