US Bridges

Bethel RD over SR315

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 3.44 MI S of I270 · Structure no. 2515741

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,358
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel RD over SR315 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel RD over SR315 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 39,358 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,834 by 2035. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBethel RD
CrossesSR315
Location3.44 MI S of I270
RouteCounty Highway C0067
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06305, -83.03176
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
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,358 (2015)
Projected traffic144,834 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bethel RD over SR315 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel RD over SR315 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 Bethel RD over SR315 carry?

About 39,358 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bethel RD over SR315?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel RD over SR315?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.