US Bridges

Pierce Avenue over Hocking River

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · Jct. Pierce and Zimmer ST · Structure no. 2360616

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,815
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierce Avenue over Hocking River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pierce Avenue over Hocking River in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,815 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,449 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPierce Avenue
CrossesHocking River
LocationJct. Pierce and Zimmer ST
RouteCity Street 70505
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72798, -82.61798
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,815 (2022)
Projected traffic12,449 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pierce Avenue over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pierce 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 Pierce Avenue over Hocking River carry?

About 6,815 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pierce Avenue over Hocking River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pierce Avenue over Hocking River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.