US Bridges

Nationwide Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 200 Ft W/High Street · Structure no. 2560755

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,195
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nationwide Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nationwide Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 12,195 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,927 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNationwide Blvd
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location200 Ft W/High Street
RouteCity Street 604
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96891, -83.00304
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.2 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,195 (2015)
Projected traffic16,927 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 Nationwide Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nationwide Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Nationwide Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 12,195 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nationwide Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Nationwide Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.