Watkins Road over (o) NS Railroad
GoodFranklin County, Ohio · .5MI E/Fairwood Avenue · Structure no. 2560615
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 477 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,751
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watkins Road over (o) NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watkins Road over (o) NS Railroad in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,751 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,818 by 2035. The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watkins Road over (o) NS Railroad built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watkins Road over (o) NS 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 Watkins Road over (o) NS Railroad carry?
About 2,751 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Watkins Road over (o) NS Railroad?
The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Watkins Road over (o) NS Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.