US Bridges

Roberts RD over Big Darby Creek(roberts)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · At Madison County Line · Structure no. 2534045

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,798
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts RD over Big Darby Creek(roberts) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roberts RD over Big Darby Creek(roberts) 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 1,798 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2035. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoberts RD
CrossesBig Darby Creek(roberts)
LocationAt Madison County Line
RouteCounty Highway C0028
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97995, -83.24912
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,798 (2015)
Projected traffic2,496 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Roberts RD over Big Darby Creek(roberts) built?

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

What condition is Roberts RD over Big Darby Creek(roberts) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Roberts RD over Big Darby Creek(roberts) carry?

About 1,798 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roberts RD over Big Darby Creek(roberts)?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts RD over Big Darby Creek(roberts)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.