US Bridges

W. First Street over Tributary to Mad River

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 300 Ft W of Universal DR · Structure no. 1262211

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. First Street over Tributary to Mad River is a concrete arch - deck carrying W. First Street over Tributary to Mad River in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesW. First Street
CrossesTributary to Mad River
Location300 Ft W of Universal DR
RouteCity Street 41
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94307, -83.84607
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic555 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W. First Street over Tributary to Mad River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. First Street over Tributary to Mad River 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 W. First Street over Tributary to Mad River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W. First Street over Tributary to Mad River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W. First Street over Tributary to Mad River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.