US Bridges

Stelzer RD over (o) Railroad

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 450 Ft S/Fifth Avenue · Structure no. 2560550

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18,466
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stelzer RD over (o) Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stelzer RD over (o) Railroad in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 82 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 18,466 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,631 by 2035. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStelzer RD
Crosses(o) Railroad
Location450 Ft S/Fifth Avenue
RouteCity Street 177
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98283, -82.91371
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,466 (2015)
Projected traffic25,631 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Stelzer RD over (o) Railroad built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Stelzer RD over (o) Railroad 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Stelzer RD over (o) Railroad carry?

About 18,466 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stelzer RD over (o) Railroad?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Stelzer RD over (o) Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.