US Bridges

Johnson RD over Hellbranch Run(johnson)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.3 MI West of Norton RD · Structure no. 2534185

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson RD over Hellbranch Run(johnson) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnson RD over Hellbranch Run(johnson) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohnson RD
CrossesHellbranch Run(johnson)
Location0.3 MI West of Norton RD
RouteCounty Highway T0293
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8915, -83.16118
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Johnson RD over Hellbranch Run(johnson) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson RD over Hellbranch Run(johnson) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson RD over Hellbranch Run(johnson) carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Johnson RD over Hellbranch Run(johnson)?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson RD over Hellbranch Run(johnson)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.