US Bridges

Beach Road over Big Darby CR (beach Rd)

Poor

Franklin County, Ohio · W. of Amity on Cnty. Line · Structure no. 2535882

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stayed Girder
Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Road over Big Darby CR (beach Rd) is a concrete stayed girder carrying Beach Road over Big Darby CR (beach Rd) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach Road
CrossesBig Darby CR (beach Rd)
LocationW. of Amity on Cnty. Line
RouteCounty Highway C0150
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00986, -83.2523
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span213 ft (64.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Beach Road over Big Darby CR (beach Rd) built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Road over Big Darby CR (beach Rd) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Beach Road over Big Darby CR (beach Rd) carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beach Road over Big Darby CR (beach Rd)?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Road over Big Darby CR (beach Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.