SR 161 over Alum Creek
GoodFranklin County, Ohio · 0.66 MI W of SR270 · Structure no. 2509091
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,322
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 161 over Alum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 161 over Alum Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 31,322 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,475 by 2035. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 161 over Alum Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is SR 161 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 161 over Alum Creek carry?
About 31,322 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 161 over Alum Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns SR 161 over Alum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.