Howard Rd. over Alum Creek Lake
GoodDelaware County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E. of Old State RD · Structure no. 2135019
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howard Rd. over Alum Creek Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Howard Rd. over Alum Creek Lake in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Rd. over Alum Creek Lake built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howard Rd. over Alum Creek Lake 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 Howard Rd. over Alum Creek Lake carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Howard Rd. over Alum Creek Lake?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Howard Rd. over Alum Creek Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.