US Bridges

Fishinger RD over Scioto River (fishinger)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · Just West of U.S. 33 · Structure no. 2534991

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
699 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,841
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fishinger RD over Scioto River (fishinger) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fishinger RD over Scioto River (fishinger) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 11,841 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,435 by 2035. The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFishinger RD
CrossesScioto River (fishinger)
LocationJust West of U.S. 33
RouteCounty Highway C0052
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02961, -83.09455
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length699 ft (213.1 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,841 (2015)
Projected traffic16,435 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fishinger RD over Scioto River (fishinger) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fishinger RD over Scioto River (fishinger) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fishinger RD over Scioto River (fishinger) carry?

About 11,841 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fishinger RD over Scioto River (fishinger)?

The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Fishinger RD over Scioto River (fishinger)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.