US Bridges

Hague Ave over Barbee Ditch(hague Ave)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.6 MI South of Trabue RD · Structure no. 2531771

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,032
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hague Ave over Barbee Ditch(hague Ave) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hague Ave over Barbee Ditch(hague Ave) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 96 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 6,032 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,372 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHague Ave
CrossesBarbee Ditch(hague Ave)
Location0.6 MI South of Trabue RD
RouteCounty Highway C0066
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98402, -83.08786
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,032 (2015)
Projected traffic8,372 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hague Ave over Barbee Ditch(hague Ave) built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Hague Ave over Barbee Ditch(hague Ave) 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 Hague Ave over Barbee Ditch(hague Ave) carry?

About 6,032 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hague Ave over Barbee Ditch(hague Ave)?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hague Ave over Barbee Ditch(hague Ave)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.