US Bridges

Canal Winchester over Little Walnut (canal Win

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.3 MI N.Of Lithopolis RD · Structure no. 2535203

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,587
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal Winchester over Little Walnut (canal Win is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canal Winchester over Little Walnut (canal Win in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 years old, older 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 2,587 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,591 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCanal Winchester
CrossesLittle Walnut (canal Win
Location1.3 MI N.Of Lithopolis RD
RouteCounty Highway C0937
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8323, -82.81255
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,587 (2015)
Projected traffic3,591 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Canal Winchester over Little Walnut (canal Win built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Canal Winchester over Little Walnut (canal Win 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 Canal Winchester over Little Walnut (canal Win carry?

About 2,587 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Canal Winchester over Little Walnut (canal Win?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Canal Winchester over Little Walnut (canal Win?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.