US Bridges

WB SR161 C/D Lanes over Big Walnut Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · East of Sunbury Rd. · Structure no. 2509539

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,892
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB SR161 C/D Lanes over Big Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB 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 3,892 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,402 by 2035. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB SR161 C/D Lanes
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
LocationEast of Sunbury Rd.
RouteState Highway 161
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08089, -82.89129
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,892 (2015)
Projected traffic5,402 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 WB SR161 C/D Lanes over Big Walnut Creek built?

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

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

About 3,892 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.