US Bridges

Vntn. Twp. Rd. 16V over Bennington Hollow Run

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · .1 Mi. E. of Jct. CR6 · Structure no. 8235732

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vntn. Twp. Rd. 16V over Bennington Hollow Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vntn. Twp. Rd. 16V over Bennington Hollow Run in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVntn. Twp. Rd. 16V
CrossesBennington Hollow Run
Location.1 Mi. E. of Jct. CR6
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.18278, -82.31706
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2015)
Projected traffic21 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vntn. Twp. Rd. 16V over Bennington Hollow Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vntn. Twp. Rd. 16V over Bennington Hollow Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Vntn. Twp. Rd. 16V over Bennington Hollow Run carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Vntn. Twp. Rd. 16V over Bennington Hollow Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Vntn. Twp. Rd. 16V over Bennington Hollow Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.