US Bridges

Trabue RD over Scioto River (trabue)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.3 MI West of U.S. 33 · Structure no. 2530309

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
416 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,834
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trabue RD over Scioto River (trabue) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trabue RD over Scioto River (trabue) 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 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 19,834 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,530 by 2035. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTrabue RD
CrossesScioto River (trabue)
Location0.3 MI West of U.S. 33
RouteCounty Highway C0027
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99743, -83.07938
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length416 ft (126.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,834 (2015)
Projected traffic27,530 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Trabue RD over Scioto River (trabue) built?

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

What condition is Trabue RD over Scioto River (trabue) 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 Trabue RD over Scioto River (trabue) carry?

About 19,834 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trabue RD over Scioto River (trabue)?

The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Trabue RD over Scioto River (trabue)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.