US Bridges

Grove City RD over Hellbranch (grove City)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.2 MI East of Norton RD · Structure no. 2532956

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,552
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove City RD over Hellbranch (grove City) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grove City RD over Hellbranch (grove City) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 120 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 6 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 2,552 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,542 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrove City RD
CrossesHellbranch (grove City)
Location0.2 MI East of Norton RD
RouteCounty Highway C0135
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87447, -83.15353
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,552 (2015)
Projected traffic3,542 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 Grove City RD over Hellbranch (grove City) built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Grove City RD over Hellbranch (grove City) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Grove City RD over Hellbranch (grove City) carry?

About 2,552 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Grove City RD over Hellbranch (grove City)?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Grove City RD over Hellbranch (grove City)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.