US Bridges

Old Columbus Road over Old Columbus & Sylvan

Good

Clark County, Ohio · North End Lake Sylvan · Structure no. 1230000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,447
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Columbus Road over Old Columbus & Sylvan is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Columbus Road over Old Columbus & Sylvan in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,447 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,396 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Columbus Road
CrossesOld Columbus & Sylvan
LocationNorth End Lake Sylvan
RouteCounty Highway C0362
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94432, -83.5884
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,447 (2015)
Projected traffic3,396 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$90 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Columbus Road over Old Columbus & Sylvan built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Columbus Road over Old Columbus & Sylvan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Columbus Road over Old Columbus & Sylvan carry?

About 2,447 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Columbus Road over Old Columbus & Sylvan?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Columbus Road over Old Columbus & Sylvan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.