US Bridges

SR 161 over SR 315

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 4.03 MI E of US33 · Structure no. 2508958

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,864
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 161 over SR 315 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 161 over SR 315 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 24,864 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,511 by 2035. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 161
CrossesSR 315
Location4.03 MI E of US33
RouteState Highway 161
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08943, -83.03611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,864 (2015)
Projected traffic34,511 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 161 over SR 315 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 161 over SR 315 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 161 over SR 315 carry?

About 24,864 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 161 over SR 315?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 161 over SR 315?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.