US Bridges

SR 161 over Sugar Run

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 4.51 MI E of Ir 270 · Structure no. 2509326

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,471
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 161 over Sugar Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 161 over Sugar Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 53,471 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,218 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 161
CrossesSugar Run
Location4.51 MI E of Ir 270
RouteState Highway 161
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09165, -82.82856
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,471 (2015)
Projected traffic74,218 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 161 over Sugar Run 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 Sugar Run carry?

About 53,471 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 161 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 161 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.