US Bridges

N. Galena Rd. over Alum Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 600 Ft S. of County Line · Structure no. 2133792

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Galena Rd. over Alum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N. Galena Rd. over Alum Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesN. Galena Rd.
CrossesAlum Creek
Location600 Ft S. of County Line
RouteCounty Highway C0034
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35653, -82.92164
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic694 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Galena Rd. over Alum Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Galena Rd. over Alum 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N. Galena Rd. over Alum Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N. Galena Rd. over Alum Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N. Galena Rd. over Alum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.