US Bridges

Columbus ST over Grove City CR (columbus)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. West of Hoover RD · Structure no. 2531615

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,753
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbus ST over Grove City CR (columbus) is a concrete slab carrying Columbus ST over Grove City CR (columbus) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 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 7,753 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,761 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbus ST
CrossesGrove City CR (columbus)
Location0.1 Mi. West of Hoover RD
RouteCounty Highway C0135
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88119, -83.07113
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,753 (2015)
Projected traffic10,761 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Columbus ST over Grove City CR (columbus) built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Columbus ST over Grove City CR (columbus) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Columbus ST over Grove City CR (columbus) carry?

About 7,753 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Columbus ST over Grove City CR (columbus)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Columbus ST over Grove City CR (columbus)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.