US Bridges

WAL-07 Cattail RD over Walnut Cr(cattail RD Ne)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.6 MI N of Canal RD NE · Structure no. 2344017

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WAL-07 Cattail RD over Walnut Cr(cattail RD Ne) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WAL-07 Cattail RD over Walnut Cr(cattail RD Ne) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWAL-07 Cattail RD
CrossesWalnut Cr(cattail RD Ne)
Location0.6 MI N of Canal RD NE
RouteCounty Highway T0419
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86839, -82.48818
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2015)
Projected traffic521 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-07 Cattail RD over Walnut Cr(cattail RD Ne) built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is WAL-07 Cattail RD over Walnut Cr(cattail RD Ne) 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-07 Cattail RD over Walnut Cr(cattail RD Ne) carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is WAL-07 Cattail RD over Walnut Cr(cattail RD Ne)?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns WAL-07 Cattail RD over Walnut Cr(cattail RD Ne)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.