US Bridges

Smothers RD over Hoover Res.(smothers)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.3 MI East of Sunbury RD · Structure no. 2531453

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
546 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,295
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smothers RD over Hoover Res.(smothers) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smothers RD over Hoover Res.(smothers) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 72 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 9,295 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2033. The structure is 546 ft (166.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSmothers RD
CrossesHoover Res.(smothers)
Location0.3 MI East of Sunbury RD
RouteCounty Highway C0020
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.13111, -82.88164
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length546 ft (166.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,295 (2013)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Smothers RD over Hoover Res.(smothers) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Smothers RD over Hoover Res.(smothers) 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 Smothers RD over Hoover Res.(smothers) carry?

About 9,295 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Smothers RD over Hoover Res.(smothers)?

The structure is 546 ft (166.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Smothers RD over Hoover Res.(smothers)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.