US Bridges

Sunbury Road over SR-161

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · East of I-270 · Structure no. 2509172

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,327
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunbury Road over SR-161 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunbury Road over SR-161 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,327 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,006 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 194 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunbury Road
CrossesSR-161
LocationEast of I-270
RouteCounty Highway C0008
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08138, -82.89579
Functional classUrban Minor 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width194 ft (59.1 m)
Roadway width164 ft (50.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,327 (2015)
Projected traffic6,006 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sunbury Road over SR-161 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunbury Road over SR-161 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 Sunbury Road over SR-161 carry?

About 4,327 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sunbury Road over SR-161?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.

Who owns Sunbury Road over SR-161?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.