US Bridges

SR 315 over Over Woody Hayes Drive

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 4.15 MI N of I70 · Structure no. 2515512

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125,969
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 315 over Over Woody Hayes Drive is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 315 over Over Woody Hayes Drive in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 125,969 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 174,845 by 2035. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 315
CrossesOver Woody Hayes Drive
Location4.15 MI N of I70
RouteState Highway 315
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00382, -83.03052
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.9 m)
Roadway width157 ft (48 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,969 (2015)
Projected traffic174,845 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 Woody Hayes Drive built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 315 over Over Woody Hayes Drive 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 Woody Hayes Drive carry?

About 125,969 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 315 over Over Woody Hayes Drive?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns SR 315 over Over Woody Hayes Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.