US Bridges

Obrien Rd. over (o) Ray Run

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.34 MI N of I-70 · Structure no. 2509547

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Obrien Rd. over (o) Ray Run is a concrete slab carrying Obrien Rd. over (o) Ray Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2021. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesObrien Rd.
Crosses(o) Ray Run
Location1.34 MI N of I-70
RouteCity Street 1553
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99589, -83.119
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2001)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2021
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Obrien Rd. over (o) Ray Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Obrien Rd. over (o) Ray 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Obrien Rd. over (o) Ray Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Obrien Rd. over (o) Ray Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Obrien Rd. over (o) Ray Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.