US Bridges

W. Sixth Avenue over Hocking River

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0916 Mi. W. of US 33 · Structure no. 2360284

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,879
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Sixth Avenue over Hocking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W. Sixth Avenue over Hocking River in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 2,879 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,077 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Sixth Avenue
CrossesHocking River
Location0916 Mi. W. of US 33
RouteCity Street 70502
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72013, -82.60999
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,879 (2022)
Projected traffic5,077 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W. Sixth Avenue over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Sixth Avenue over Hocking River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does W. Sixth Avenue over Hocking River carry?

About 2,879 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W. Sixth Avenue over Hocking River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns W. Sixth Avenue over Hocking River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.