US Bridges

SR 317 over Big Walnut Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.53 MI N of 5th Ave. · Structure no. 2516632

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,684
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 317 over Big Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 317 over Big Walnut Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 27,684 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,425 by 2035. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 317
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location0.53 MI N of 5th Ave.
RouteState Highway 317
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99678, -82.86841
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,684 (2015)
Projected traffic38,425 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 317 over Big Walnut 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 Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 27,684 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 317 over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SR 317 over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.