Babbitt RD over Rhodes Ditch (babbitt)
GoodFranklin County, Ohio · 0.8 MI South of S.R.161 · Structure no. 2532719
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,527
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Babbitt RD over Rhodes Ditch (babbitt) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Babbitt RD over Rhodes Ditch (babbitt) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 108 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 1,527 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,119 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Babbitt RD over Rhodes Ditch (babbitt) built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Babbitt RD over Rhodes Ditch (babbitt) 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Babbitt RD over Rhodes Ditch (babbitt) carry?
About 1,527 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Babbitt RD over Rhodes Ditch (babbitt)?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Babbitt RD over Rhodes Ditch (babbitt)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.