US Bridges

Heybridge/Ped Wk over Molcomb Ditch

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · S of Reynolds Drive · Structure no. 2560006

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heybridge/Ped Wk over Molcomb Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Heybridge/Ped Wk over Molcomb Ditch in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHeybridge/Ped Wk
CrossesMolcomb Ditch
LocationS of Reynolds Drive
RouteCity Street 9478
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03806, -83.13519
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic278 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Heybridge/Ped Wk over Molcomb Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heybridge/Ped Wk over Molcomb Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Heybridge/Ped Wk over Molcomb Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Heybridge/Ped Wk over Molcomb Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Heybridge/Ped Wk over Molcomb Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.