US Bridges

Clifton Ave over Alum Creek (clifton Ave)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.1 MI East of Nelson RD · Structure no. 2532557

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Ave over Alum Creek (clifton Ave) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clifton Ave over Alum Creek (clifton Ave) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 125 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2025. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClifton Ave
CrossesAlum Creek (clifton Ave)
Location0.1 MI East of Nelson RD
RouteCounty Highway C0675
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97142, -82.94785
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2005)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Clifton Ave over Alum Creek (clifton Ave) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Clifton Ave over Alum Creek (clifton Ave) 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 Clifton Ave over Alum Creek (clifton Ave) carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Ave over Alum Creek (clifton Ave)?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Ave over Alum Creek (clifton Ave)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.