US Bridges

SR 16 over Over Big Walnut Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.44 MI N of SR317 · Structure no. 2500337

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,264
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Over Big Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Over Big Walnut Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 69 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 26,264 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,454 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesOver Big Walnut Creek
Location0.44 MI N of SR317
RouteState Highway 16
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97713, -82.86573
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,264 (2015)
Projected traffic36,454 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 16 over Over Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 16 over Over Big Walnut 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Over Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 26,264 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.