US Bridges

E. Sixth Avenue over Fetters Run

PoorPosted for load

Fairfield County, Ohio · East of Franklin Ave. · Structure no. 2360713

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,364
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Sixth Avenue over Fetters Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E. Sixth Avenue over Fetters Run in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,364 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,533 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. Sixth Avenue
CrossesFetters Run
LocationEast of Franklin Ave.
RouteCity Street 70502
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71927, -82.58241
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,364 (2022)
Projected traffic17,533 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E. Sixth Avenue over Fetters Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Sixth Avenue over Fetters Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E. Sixth Avenue over Fetters Run carry?

About 9,364 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E. Sixth Avenue over Fetters Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns E. Sixth Avenue over Fetters Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.