US Bridges

Central College RD over Blacklick Cr(cent. Col.)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.2 MI East of U.S. 62 · Structure no. 2532867

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,362
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central College RD over Blacklick Cr(cent. Col.) is a concrete slab carrying Central College RD over Blacklick Cr(cent. Col.) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 54 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 2,362 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,278 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral College RD
CrossesBlacklick Cr(cent. Col.)
Location0.2 MI East of U.S. 62
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09638, -82.77929
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,362 (2015)
Projected traffic3,278 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Central College RD over Blacklick Cr(cent. Col.) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Central College RD over Blacklick Cr(cent. Col.) 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 Central College RD over Blacklick Cr(cent. Col.) carry?

About 2,362 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Central College RD over Blacklick Cr(cent. Col.)?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Central College RD over Blacklick Cr(cent. Col.)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.