US Bridges

Livingston Ave over Big Walnut (livingston)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.1 MI W. of Noe-Bixby RD · Structure no. 2533103

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,974
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Livingston Ave over Big Walnut (livingston) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Livingston Ave over Big Walnut (livingston) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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 15,974 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,172 by 2035. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLivingston Ave
CrossesBig Walnut (livingston)
Location0.1 MI W. of Noe-Bixby RD
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94357, -82.85605
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,974 (2015)
Projected traffic22,172 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Livingston Ave over Big Walnut (livingston) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Livingston Ave over Big Walnut (livingston) 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 Livingston Ave over Big Walnut (livingston) carry?

About 15,974 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Livingston Ave over Big Walnut (livingston)?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Livingston Ave over Big Walnut (livingston)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.