US Bridges

SR 161 over Over Abandoned RR

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.22 MI W of SR 270 · Structure no. 2509083

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,957
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 161 over Over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 161 over Over Abandoned RR in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 52 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 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 27,957 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,804 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 161
CrossesOver Abandoned RR
Location1.22 MI W of SR 270
RouteState Highway 161
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08016, -82.9301
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,957 (2015)
Projected traffic38,804 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 161 over Over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 161 over Over Abandoned RR 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 Over Abandoned RR carry?

About 27,957 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 161 over Over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SR 161 over Over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.