US Bridges

Lithopolis RD over Little Walnut(lithopolis

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.5 MI S.Of Groveport RD · Structure no. 2534010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,942
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lithopolis RD over Little Walnut(lithopolis is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lithopolis RD over Little Walnut(lithopolis in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,942 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,083 by 2035. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLithopolis RD
CrossesLittle Walnut(lithopolis
Location0.5 MI S.Of Groveport RD
RouteCounty Highway C0120
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84396, -82.85901
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,942 (2015)
Projected traffic4,083 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 Lithopolis RD over Little Walnut(lithopolis built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lithopolis RD over Little Walnut(lithopolis 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lithopolis RD over Little Walnut(lithopolis carry?

About 2,942 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lithopolis RD over Little Walnut(lithopolis?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lithopolis RD over Little Walnut(lithopolis?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.