US Bridges

East Broad Street over Utzinger Ditch

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.57 Mi. E. of I-270 · Structure no. 2500388

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,835
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Broad Street over Utzinger Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying East Broad Street over Utzinger Ditch in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 45,835 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,619 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Broad Street
CrossesUtzinger Ditch
Location1.57 Mi. E. of I-270
RouteState Highway 16
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98162, -82.82406
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,835 (2020)
Projected traffic63,619 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 East Broad Street over Utzinger Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Broad Street over Utzinger Ditch 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 East Broad Street over Utzinger Ditch carry?

About 45,835 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Broad Street over Utzinger Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns East Broad Street over Utzinger Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.