US Bridges

Fifth Ave. over Alum Creek (fifth Ave)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · Just East of I-670 · Structure no. 2535610

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,138
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Ave. over Alum Creek (fifth Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Ave. over Alum Creek (fifth Ave) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10,138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,072 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFifth Ave.
CrossesAlum Creek (fifth Ave)
LocationJust East of I-670
RouteCounty Highway C0350
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98551, -82.9379
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,138 (2015)
Projected traffic14,072 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Fifth Ave. over Alum Creek (fifth Ave) built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth Ave. over Alum Creek (fifth Ave) 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 Fifth Ave. over Alum Creek (fifth Ave) carry?

About 10,138 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Ave. over Alum Creek (fifth Ave)?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Ave. over Alum Creek (fifth Ave)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.