US Bridges

EB SR161 C/D Lanes over Big Walnut Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.21 MI E of Sunbury Rd. · Structure no. 2509520

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,100
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB SR161 C/D Lanes over Big Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB SR161 C/D Lanes over Big Walnut Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 26,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,227 by 2022. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB SR161 C/D Lanes
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location0.21 MI E of Sunbury Rd.
RouteState Highway 161
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08029, -82.89204
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (93.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,100 (2002)
Projected traffic36,227 by 2022
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB SR161 C/D Lanes over Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB SR161 C/D Lanes over Big Walnut 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 EB SR161 C/D Lanes over Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 26,100 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is EB SR161 C/D Lanes over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns EB SR161 C/D Lanes over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.