US Bridges

London & Lancaster over Little Walnut(lond&lanc)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · Near Pontius RD · Structure no. 2534584

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

London & Lancaster over Little Walnut(lond&lanc) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying London & Lancaster over Little Walnut(lond&lanc) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2035. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLondon & Lancaster
CrossesLittle Walnut(lond&lanc)
LocationNear Pontius RD
RouteCounty Highway C0233
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79887, -82.8989
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2015)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 London & Lancaster over Little Walnut(lond&lanc) built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is London & Lancaster over Little Walnut(lond&lanc) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does London & Lancaster over Little Walnut(lond&lanc) carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is London & Lancaster over Little Walnut(lond&lanc)?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns London & Lancaster over Little Walnut(lond&lanc)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.