US Bridges

SR 104 over Alum Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.4 MI W of US33 · Structure no. 2508931

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,048
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over Alum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 104 over Alum Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 52,048 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,243 by 2035. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 104
CrossesAlum Creek
Location0.4 MI W of US33
RouteState Highway 104
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91844, -82.92642
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,048 (2015)
Projected traffic72,243 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 104 over Alum Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 104 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 104 over Alum Creek carry?

About 52,048 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 over Alum Creek?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns SR 104 over Alum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.