US Bridges

Livingston Ave over Blacklick Cr(livingston)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.1 MI West of S.R.256 · Structure no. 2534029

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,974
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Livingston Ave over Blacklick Cr(livingston) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Livingston Ave over Blacklick Cr(livingston) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 51 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 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLivingston Ave
CrossesBlacklick Cr(livingston)
Location0.1 MI West of S.R.256
RouteCity Street C0015
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94579, -82.79978
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Blacklick Cr(livingston) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Livingston Ave over Blacklick Cr(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 Blacklick Cr(livingston) carry?

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

How long is Livingston Ave over Blacklick Cr(livingston)?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Livingston Ave over Blacklick Cr(livingston)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.