Polaris Parkway over Alum Creek
GoodDelaware County, Ohio · 0.21 MI W of N Cleve Ave · Structure no. 2161664
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 309 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,648
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Polaris Parkway over Alum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Polaris Parkway over Alum Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,648 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,495 by 2035. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Polaris Parkway over Alum Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Polaris Parkway 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Polaris Parkway over Alum Creek carry?
About 17,648 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Polaris Parkway over Alum Creek?
The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Polaris Parkway over Alum Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.