US Bridges

Trabue RD over Tributary (trabue Road)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.4 MI West of Hague Ave · Structure no. 2534428

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,518
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trabue RD over Tributary (trabue Road) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Trabue RD over Tributary (trabue Road) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 18,518 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,703 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTrabue RD
CrossesTributary (trabue Road)
Location0.4 MI West of Hague Ave
RouteCounty Highway C0027
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98997, -83.10034
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,518 (2015)
Projected traffic25,703 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Trabue RD over Tributary (trabue Road) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trabue RD over Tributary (trabue Road) 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 Trabue RD over Tributary (trabue Road) carry?

About 18,518 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trabue RD over Tributary (trabue Road)?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Trabue RD over Tributary (trabue Road)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.