US Bridges

Kimberly Parkway over (o) Mason Run

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Ohio · 300 Ft E/Courtright RD · Structure no. 2560283

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,006
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimberly Parkway over (o) Mason Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kimberly Parkway over (o) Mason Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,006 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,527 by 2000. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKimberly Parkway
Crosses(o) Mason Run
Location300 Ft E/Courtright RD
RouteCity Street 1158
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92235, -82.89468
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,006 (2023)
Projected traffic1,527 by 2000
Trucks3%
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 Kimberly Parkway over (o) Mason Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimberly Parkway over (o) Mason Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Kimberly Parkway over (o) Mason Run carry?

About 3,006 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kimberly Parkway over (o) Mason Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Kimberly Parkway over (o) Mason Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.