US Bridges

Richardson RD over Little Wal.(richardson)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S.Of Groveport RD · Structure no. 2532409

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,390
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richardson RD over Little Wal.(richardson) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richardson RD over Little Wal.(richardson) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 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 7,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,257 by 2035. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRichardson RD
CrossesLittle Wal.(richardson)
Location0.2 MI S.Of Groveport RD
RouteCounty Highway C0119
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84735, -82.87295
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,390 (2015)
Projected traffic10,257 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richardson RD over Little Wal.(richardson) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Richardson RD over Little Wal.(richardson) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Richardson RD over Little Wal.(richardson) carry?

About 7,390 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Richardson RD over Little Wal.(richardson)?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Richardson RD over Little Wal.(richardson)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.