US Bridges

Reese RD over Big Walnut Cr(reese RD )

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.23 MI South of Rathmell · Structure no. 2531934

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,567
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reese RD over Big Walnut Cr(reese RD ) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reese RD over Big Walnut Cr(reese RD ) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 51 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,567 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesReese RD
CrossesBig Walnut Cr(reese RD )
Location0.23 MI South of Rathmell
RouteCounty Highway C0131
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85669, -82.9571
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,567 (2022)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Reese RD over Big Walnut Cr(reese RD ) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Reese RD over Big Walnut Cr(reese RD ) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Reese RD over Big Walnut Cr(reese RD ) carry?

About 1,567 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reese RD over Big Walnut Cr(reese RD )?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Reese RD over Big Walnut Cr(reese RD )?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.