US Bridges

Franklin Street over Delaware Run

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 400 S of W William ST · Structure no. 2160358

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,479
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Street over Delaware Run is a concrete frame carrying Franklin Street over Delaware Run in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,479 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,829 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFranklin Street
CrossesDelaware Run
Location400 S of W William ST
RouteCity Street 70
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29776, -83.06969
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,479 (2015)
Projected traffic4,829 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Franklin Street over Delaware Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Street over Delaware Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin Street over Delaware Run carry?

About 3,479 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Street over Delaware Run?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Street over Delaware Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.