US Bridges

SR 317 over Blacklick Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.14 MI E of Bixby RD · Structure no. 2516357

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,377
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 317 over Blacklick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 317 over Blacklick Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,377 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,403 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 317
CrossesBlacklick Creek
Location0.14 MI E of Bixby RD
RouteState Highway 317
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87369, -82.88467
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,377 (2015)
Projected traffic14,403 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SR 317 over Blacklick Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 317 over Blacklick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 317 over Blacklick Creek carry?

About 10,377 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 317 over Blacklick Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 317 over Blacklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.