US Bridges

SR-16 over Slate Ridge Run

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 3.13 MI W of I-270 · Structure no. 2500469

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,740
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-16 over Slate Ridge Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR-16 over Slate Ridge Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 40,740 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,547 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-16
CrossesSlate Ridge Run
Location3.13 MI W of I-270
RouteState Highway 16
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98485, -82.79461
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,740 (2015)
Projected traffic56,547 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Slate Ridge Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-16 over Slate Ridge 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR-16 over Slate Ridge Run carry?

About 40,740 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-16 over Slate Ridge Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-16 over Slate Ridge Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.