US Bridges

Bowen RD over Pickering Creek (bowen)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · Just South of Wright RD · Structure no. 2535327

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,698
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowen RD over Pickering Creek (bowen) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bowen RD over Pickering Creek (bowen) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,698 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,521 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBowen RD
CrossesPickering Creek (bowen)
LocationJust South of Wright RD
RouteCounty Highway C0219
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88382, -82.80634
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,698 (2015)
Projected traffic6,521 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bowen RD over Pickering Creek (bowen) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowen RD over Pickering Creek (bowen) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bowen RD over Pickering Creek (bowen) carry?

About 4,698 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bowen RD over Pickering Creek (bowen)?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bowen RD over Pickering Creek (bowen)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.