US Bridges

Blue Heron Drive over Spring Run

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 200W.OF Havendale Drive · Structure no. 2170809

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Heron Drive over Spring Run is a concrete frame carrying Blue Heron Drive over Spring Run in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBlue Heron Drive
CrossesSpring Run
Location200W.OF Havendale Drive
RouteCity Street 1542
StateOhio
Coordinates40.13783, -82.89241
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic694 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Blue Heron Drive over Spring Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Heron Drive over Spring 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Heron Drive over Spring Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Heron Drive over Spring Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Heron Drive over Spring Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.