US Bridges

James Road over (o) NS Railroad

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · .2 MI S/I-70 · Structure no. 2560895

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,286
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Road over (o) NS Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying James Road over (o) NS Railroad in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 10,286 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,277 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJames Road
Crosses(o) NS Railroad
Location.2 MI S/I-70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92879, -82.91609
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,286 (2015)
Projected traffic14,277 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 James Road over (o) NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is James 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 James Road over (o) NS Railroad carry?

About 10,286 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is James Road over (o) NS Railroad?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns James Road over (o) NS Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.