Wright RD over Pickering Creek (wright)
PoorFranklin County, Ohio · At Bowen RD · Structure no. 2532492
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,397
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wright RD over Pickering Creek (wright) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wright RD over Pickering Creek (wright) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 86 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,939 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wright RD over Pickering Creek (wright) built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Wright RD over Pickering Creek (wright) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Wright RD over Pickering Creek (wright) carry?
About 1,397 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wright RD over Pickering Creek (wright)?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Wright RD over Pickering Creek (wright)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.