US Bridges

Worthington Rd. over Alum Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 400 Ft NE of E. Powell · Structure no. 2136830

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Worthington Rd. over Alum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Worthington Rd. over Alum Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 18,270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,600 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWorthington Rd.
CrossesAlum Creek
Location400 Ft NE of E. Powell
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15036, -82.95312
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,270 (2020)
Projected traffic34,600 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Worthington Rd. over Alum Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Worthington 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 Worthington Rd. over Alum Creek carry?

About 18,270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Worthington Rd. over Alum Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Worthington Rd. over Alum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.