US Bridges

London & Lancaster over Koebel Ditch(lond&lanc)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · Near Richardson RD · Structure no. 2531666

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
948
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

London & Lancaster over Koebel Ditch(lond&lanc) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying London & Lancaster over Koebel Ditch(lond&lanc) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 87 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 948 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,316 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLondon & Lancaster
CrossesKoebel Ditch(lond&lanc)
LocationNear Richardson RD
RouteCounty Highway C0233
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79742, -82.87039
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic948 (2015)
Projected traffic1,316 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 London & Lancaster over Koebel Ditch(lond&lanc) built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is London & Lancaster over Koebel Ditch(lond&lanc) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does London & Lancaster over Koebel Ditch(lond&lanc) carry?

About 948 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is London & Lancaster over Koebel Ditch(lond&lanc)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns London & Lancaster over Koebel Ditch(lond&lanc)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.