US Bridges

Orders Road over Spintlinger Ditch

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.25 MI W. of Hoover Road · Structure no. 2560226

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,916
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orders Road over Spintlinger Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Orders Road over Spintlinger Ditch in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,916 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOrders Road
CrossesSpintlinger Ditch
Location0.25 MI W. of Hoover Road
RouteCounty Highway ORDER
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86051, -83.07476
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,916 (2021)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Orders Road over Spintlinger Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orders Road over Spintlinger 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Orders Road over Spintlinger Ditch carry?

About 5,916 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Orders Road over Spintlinger Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Orders Road over Spintlinger Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.