US Bridges

Front Street over (o) RR & Conv Cen DR

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 450 Ft N/Nationwide Bl · Structure no. 2560321

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,245
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Street over (o) RR & Conv Cen DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Front Street over (o) RR & Conv Cen DR in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 7,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,056 by 2035. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFront Street
Crosses(o) RR & Conv Cen DR
Location450 Ft N/Nationwide Bl
RouteCity Street 1774
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97024, -83.00406
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,245 (2015)
Projected traffic10,056 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Front Street over (o) RR & Conv Cen DR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Front Street over (o) RR & Conv Cen DR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Front Street over (o) RR & Conv Cen DR carry?

About 7,245 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Front Street over (o) RR & Conv Cen DR?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Front Street over (o) RR & Conv Cen DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.