US Bridges

Gantz RD over Scioto Big Run (gantz RD

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. South of Frank RD · Structure no. 2531747

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,515
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gantz RD over Scioto Big Run (gantz RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gantz RD over Scioto Big Run (gantz RD in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 84 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 6 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 7,515 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,431 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGantz RD
CrossesScioto Big Run (gantz RD
Location0.4 Mi. South of Frank RD
RouteCounty Highway C0256
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91313, -83.05045
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,515 (2015)
Projected traffic10,431 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gantz RD over Scioto Big Run (gantz RD built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Gantz RD over Scioto Big Run (gantz RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gantz RD over Scioto Big Run (gantz RD carry?

About 7,515 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gantz RD over Scioto Big Run (gantz RD?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gantz RD over Scioto Big Run (gantz RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.