US Bridges

Scioto Darby Cr.Rd over Big Darby (scioto Darby)

Poor

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.15 MI West of Amity RD · Structure no. 2534851

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,541
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scioto Darby Cr.Rd over Big Darby (scioto Darby) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scioto Darby Cr.Rd over Big Darby (scioto Darby) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,541 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,019 by 2035. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesScioto Darby Cr.Rd
CrossesBig Darby (scioto Darby)
Location0.15 MI West of Amity RD
RouteCounty Highway C0029
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04059, -83.25245
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,541 (2015)
Projected traffic16,019 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Scioto Darby Cr.Rd over Big Darby (scioto Darby) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scioto Darby Cr.Rd over Big Darby (scioto Darby) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Scioto Darby Cr.Rd over Big Darby (scioto Darby) carry?

About 11,541 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Scioto Darby Cr.Rd over Big Darby (scioto Darby)?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Scioto Darby Cr.Rd over Big Darby (scioto Darby)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.