Garnsey Avenue over Ten Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadFulton County, Ohio · .1 Mile North of Main St. · Structure no. 2660490
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2000 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garnsey Avenue over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Garnsey Avenue over Ten Mile Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 115 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2020. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garnsey Avenue over Ten Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Garnsey Avenue over Ten Mile Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Garnsey Avenue over Ten Mile Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Garnsey Avenue over Ten Mile Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Garnsey Avenue over Ten Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.