US Bridges

Lewis Center Rd. over Alum Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. W. of Africa Rd. · Structure no. 2134306

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,420
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Center Rd. over Alum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis Center Rd. over Alum Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 52 years old, older 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 10,420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis Center Rd.
CrossesAlum Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. of Africa Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0106
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.18275, -82.96169
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,420 (2018)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Center Rd. over Alum Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Lewis Center 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lewis Center Rd. over Alum Creek carry?

About 10,420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Center Rd. over Alum Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Center Rd. over Alum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.