US Bridges

Dawn Drive over Vanceiver Ditch

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 550 Ft S. of Buxton Lane · Structure no. 2560222

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawn Drive over Vanceiver Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Dawn Drive over Vanceiver Ditch in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDawn Drive
CrossesVanceiver Ditch
Location550 Ft S. of Buxton Lane
RouteCity Street M2589
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87256, -83.08198
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Dawn Drive over Vanceiver Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dawn Drive over Vanceiver 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dawn Drive over Vanceiver Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dawn Drive over Vanceiver Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Dawn Drive over Vanceiver Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.