US Bridges

Fifth Avenue over (o) Scioto River

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · W/ US-33 · Structure no. 2560772

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,127
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Avenue over (o) Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Avenue over (o) Scioto River in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,127 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,892 by 2035. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFifth Avenue
Crosses(o) Scioto River
LocationW/ US-33
RouteCity Street 4268
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98947, -83.06769
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,127 (2015)
Projected traffic9,892 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Avenue over (o) Scioto River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth Avenue over (o) Scioto River 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 Fifth Avenue over (o) Scioto River carry?

About 7,127 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Avenue over (o) Scioto River?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Avenue over (o) Scioto River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.