US Bridges

West Garfield Aven over Al Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 920 West of SR-64 · Structure no. 2660042

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,210
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Garfield Aven over Al Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Garfield Aven over Al Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Garfield Aven
CrossesAl Creek
Location920 West of SR-64
RouteCity Street 259
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58579, -83.89262
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2018)
Projected traffic1,679 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 West Garfield Aven over Al Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Garfield Aven over Al Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does West Garfield Aven over Al Creek carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Garfield Aven over Al Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns West Garfield Aven over Al Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.