US Bridges

Oharra RD over Hellbranch Run (oharra)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.6 MI East of Alton RD · Structure no. 2533677

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
558
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oharra RD over Hellbranch Run (oharra) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oharra RD over Hellbranch Run (oharra) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 124 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 5 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 558 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOharra RD
CrossesHellbranch Run (oharra)
Location0.6 MI East of Alton RD
RouteCounty Highway C0276
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91448, -83.17196
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2015)
Projected traffic775 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Oharra RD over Hellbranch Run (oharra) built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Oharra RD over Hellbranch Run (oharra) 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 Oharra RD over Hellbranch Run (oharra) carry?

About 558 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oharra RD over Hellbranch Run (oharra)?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oharra RD over Hellbranch Run (oharra)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.