US Bridges

Airbase Road over Branch of Walnut Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.8M West of Walnut Ck Pk · Structure no. 6530000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airbase Road over Branch of Walnut Creek is a concrete frame carrying Airbase Road over Branch of Walnut Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 244 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesAirbase Road
CrossesBranch of Walnut Creek
Location0.8M West of Walnut Ck Pk
RouteCounty Highway 0T095
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79271, -82.92088
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2015)
Projected traffic339 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$450 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airbase Road over Branch of Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airbase Road over Branch of Walnut 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Airbase Road over Branch of Walnut Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airbase Road over Branch of Walnut Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Airbase Road over Branch of Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.