US Bridges

SR 315 over Over West Third Avenue

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 2.62 MI N of I70 · Structure no. 2515369

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,982
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 315 over Over West Third Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 315 over Over West Third Avenue 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 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 34,982 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,555 by 2035. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 315
CrossesOver West Third Avenue
Location2.62 MI N of I70
RouteState Highway 315
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98385, -83.02199
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,982 (2015)
Projected traffic48,555 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 315 over Over West Third Avenue built?

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

What condition is SR 315 over Over West Third Avenue 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 315 over Over West Third Avenue carry?

About 34,982 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 315 over Over West Third Avenue?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 315 over Over West Third Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.