US Bridges

Harris-Georges. RD over Big Darby (harris-George

Poor

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.25 Mi. South of S.R.665 · Structure no. 2531488

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
372 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris-Georges. RD over Big Darby (harris-George is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harris-Georges. RD over Big Darby (harris-George in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 93 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,067 by 2035. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHarris-Georges. RD
CrossesBig Darby (harris-George
Location0.25 Mi. South of S.R.665
RouteCounty Highway C0003
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84899, -83.18899
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2015)
Projected traffic3,067 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 Harris-Georges. RD over Big Darby (harris-George built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Harris-Georges. RD over Big Darby (harris-George in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Harris-Georges. RD over Big Darby (harris-George carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harris-Georges. RD over Big Darby (harris-George?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Harris-Georges. RD over Big Darby (harris-George?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.