US Bridges

Chantry Drive over (o) Powell Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 850 Ft W/Brice Road · Structure no. 2560208

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,850
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chantry Drive over (o) Powell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chantry Drive over (o) Powell Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,732 by 1997. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChantry Drive
Crosses(o) Powell Creek
Location850 Ft W/Brice Road
RouteCity Street CHANT
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92444, -82.83313
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (1977)
Projected traffic6,732 by 1997
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 Chantry Drive over (o) Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chantry Drive over (o) Powell Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Chantry Drive over (o) Powell Creek carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chantry Drive over (o) Powell Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Chantry Drive over (o) Powell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.