US Bridges

Scarborough Blvd over (o) Powell Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 700 Ft W/Brice Road · Structure no. 2560348

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,403
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scarborough Blvd over (o) Powell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scarborough Blvd over (o) Powell Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,403 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,439 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesScarborough Blvd
Crosses(o) Powell Creek
Location700 Ft W/Brice Road
RouteCity Street 7081
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92766, -82.83255
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,403 (2011)
Projected traffic14,439 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Scarborough Blvd over (o) Powell Creek built?

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

What condition is Scarborough Blvd over (o) Powell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Scarborough Blvd over (o) Powell Creek carry?

About 10,403 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scarborough Blvd over (o) Powell Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Scarborough Blvd over (o) Powell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.