US Bridges

Dempsey RD over Spring Run (dempsey)

Poor

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.5 MI West of Sunbury RD · Structure no. 2535513

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,961
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dempsey RD over Spring Run (dempsey) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dempsey RD over Spring Run (dempsey) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,961 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,438 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDempsey RD
CrossesSpring Run (dempsey)
Location0.5 MI West of Sunbury RD
RouteCounty Highway C0183
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09464, -82.90161
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,961 (2015)
Projected traffic12,438 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Dempsey RD over Spring Run (dempsey) built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dempsey RD over Spring Run (dempsey) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Dempsey RD over Spring Run (dempsey) carry?

About 8,961 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dempsey RD over Spring Run (dempsey)?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dempsey RD over Spring Run (dempsey)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.