US Bridges

Little Turtle Way over SR-161

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.73 MI E of Ir 270 · Structure no. 2509229

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,479
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Turtle Way over SR-161 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Turtle Way over SR-161 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,479 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,829 by 2035. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Turtle Way
CrossesSR-161
Location1.73 MI E of Ir 270
RouteCity Street 4369
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08005, -82.87753
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,479 (2015)
Projected traffic4,829 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Little Turtle Way over SR-161 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Turtle Way 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 Little Turtle Way over SR-161 carry?

About 3,479 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Little Turtle Way over SR-161?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Little Turtle Way over SR-161?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.