US Bridges

Alton Road over Hellbranch Run (alton)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.6 MI South of Broad ST · Structure no. 2535165

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
931
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alton Road over Hellbranch Run (alton) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alton Road over Hellbranch Run (alton) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 931 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,292 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAlton Road
CrossesHellbranch Run (alton)
Location1.6 MI South of Broad ST
RouteCounty Highway C0035
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92864, -83.18064
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic931 (2015)
Projected traffic1,292 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Alton Road over Hellbranch Run (alton) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alton Road over Hellbranch Run (alton) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Alton Road over Hellbranch Run (alton) carry?

About 931 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alton Road over Hellbranch Run (alton)?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Alton Road over Hellbranch Run (alton)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.