US Bridges

SR 161 WB over Blacklick Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 7.09 MI E of Ir 270 · Structure no. 2509466

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,944
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 161 WB over Blacklick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 161 WB over Blacklick Creek 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 18,944 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,294 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesSR 161 WB
CrossesBlacklick Creek
Location7.09 MI E of Ir 270
RouteState Highway 161
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08045, -82.78468
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,944 (2015)
Projected traffic26,294 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 WB over Blacklick Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 161 WB over Blacklick 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 WB over Blacklick Creek carry?

About 18,944 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 161 WB over Blacklick Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 161 WB over Blacklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.