US Bridges

Winchester Pike over Big Walnut (winch.Pike)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.35 MI North of S.R.317 · Structure no. 2532484

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,948
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Pike over Big Walnut (winch.Pike) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winchester Pike over Big Walnut (winch.Pike) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 10,948 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,196 by 2035. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester Pike
CrossesBig Walnut (winch.Pike)
Location0.35 MI North of S.R.317
RouteCounty Highway C0376
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90255, -82.88914
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,948 (2015)
Projected traffic15,196 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Winchester Pike over Big Walnut (winch.Pike) built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Winchester Pike over Big Walnut (winch.Pike) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Winchester Pike over Big Walnut (winch.Pike) carry?

About 10,948 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Pike over Big Walnut (winch.Pike)?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Pike over Big Walnut (winch.Pike)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.