US Bridges

Refugee RD over Powell Ditch(refugee Rd)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.1 MI West of Brice RD · Structure no. 2534193

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,612
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Refugee RD over Powell Ditch(refugee Rd) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Refugee RD over Powell Ditch(refugee Rd) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 8,612 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,953 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRefugee RD
CrossesPowell Ditch(refugee Rd)
Location0.1 MI West of Brice RD
RouteCounty Highway C0014
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91825, -82.83415
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,612 (2015)
Projected traffic11,953 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Refugee RD over Powell Ditch(refugee Rd) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Refugee RD over Powell Ditch(refugee Rd) 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 Refugee RD over Powell Ditch(refugee Rd) carry?

About 8,612 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Refugee RD over Powell Ditch(refugee Rd)?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Refugee RD over Powell Ditch(refugee Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.