US Bridges

Norton RD over Hellbranch Run (norton)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · .4 MI South of Johnson RD · Structure no. 2531437

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,361
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norton RD over Hellbranch Run (norton) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norton RD over Hellbranch Run (norton) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 86 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 5,361 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,441 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorton RD
CrossesHellbranch Run (norton)
Location.4 MI South of Johnson RD
RouteCounty Highway C0003
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88585, -83.15738
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,361 (2015)
Projected traffic7,441 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Norton RD over Hellbranch Run (norton) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Norton RD over Hellbranch Run (norton) 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 Norton RD over Hellbranch Run (norton) carry?

About 5,361 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Norton RD over Hellbranch Run (norton)?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Norton RD over Hellbranch Run (norton)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.