US Bridges

Refugee RD over Big Walnut CR (refugee)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.5 MI East of Hamilton · Structure no. 2530716

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,700
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Refugee RD over Big Walnut CR (refugee) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Refugee RD over Big Walnut CR (refugee) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 57 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 26,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,798 by 2035. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRefugee RD
CrossesBig Walnut CR (refugee)
Location0.5 MI East of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway C0014
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91498, -82.87073
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,700 (2020)
Projected traffic22,798 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Refugee RD over Big Walnut CR (refugee) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Refugee RD over Big Walnut CR (refugee) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Refugee RD over Big Walnut CR (refugee) carry?

About 26,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Refugee RD over Big Walnut CR (refugee)?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Refugee RD over Big Walnut CR (refugee)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.