US Bridges

Joyce Avenue over (o) NS Railroad

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1600 Ft N/5th Avenue · Structure no. 2560798

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
784 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,195
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joyce Avenue over (o) NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joyce Avenue over (o) NS Railroad in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 12,195 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,927 by 2035. The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJoyce Avenue
Crosses(o) NS Railroad
Location1600 Ft N/5th Avenue
RouteCity Street JOYCE
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9895, -82.96651
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length784 ft (239 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,195 (2015)
Projected traffic16,927 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Joyce Avenue over (o) NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joyce Avenue 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 Joyce Avenue over (o) NS Railroad carry?

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

How long is Joyce Avenue over (o) NS Railroad?

The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Joyce Avenue over (o) NS Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.