US Bridges

Westwood Drive over (o) Dry Run

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 100 Ft E/Eldon Avenue · Structure no. 2560593

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westwood Drive over (o) Dry Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Westwood Drive over (o) Dry Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2000. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestwood Drive
Crosses(o) Dry Run
Location100 Ft E/Eldon Avenue
RouteCity Street 2201
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96153, -83.06868
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1980)
Projected traffic694 by 2000
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Westwood Drive over (o) Dry Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westwood Drive over (o) Dry Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Westwood Drive over (o) Dry Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Westwood Drive over (o) Dry Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Westwood Drive over (o) Dry Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.