US Bridges

Edwards Farms Road over Smith Ditch

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 167 N/Davidson RD E/I-270 · Structure no. 2560008

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards Farms Road over Smith Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Edwards Farms Road over Smith Ditch in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEdwards Farms Road
CrossesSmith Ditch
Location167 N/Davidson RD E/I-270
RouteCity Street 4224
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05155, -83.1253
Functional classUrban Collector

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic278 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Edwards Farms Road over Smith Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edwards Farms Road over Smith 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 Edwards Farms Road over Smith Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Edwards Farms Road over Smith Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Edwards Farms Road over Smith Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.