WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH
Carrying WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH over T WALNUT CR(BICKEL CH RD
1.3 MI E OF S. R. 37, Fairfield, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH
The WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH bridge in Fairfield, Ohio carries WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH over T WALNUT CR(BICKEL CH RD. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2013, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 403 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Last Reconstructed
- 2013
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 23.2 m (76 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 403 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2342359
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH against other structures in Fairfield and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH?
WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH in Fairfield, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH inspected?
WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 403 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH?
WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH?
WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH and does age affect safety?
WAL-32 BICKEL CHRH was built in 1990, making it 36 years old and last reconstructed in 2013.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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