US Bridges

Parsons Avenue over (o) Railroad

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 350 Ft S/Hosack Street · Structure no. 2561018

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,461
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsons Avenue over (o) Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parsons Avenue over (o) Railroad in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 77 years old, older 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 17,461 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,100 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesParsons Avenue
Crosses(o) Railroad
Location350 Ft S/Hosack Street
RouteCity Street PARSO
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92089, -82.9847
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,461 (2023)
Projected traffic22,100 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parsons Avenue over (o) Railroad built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Parsons Avenue over (o) Railroad 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 Parsons Avenue over (o) Railroad carry?

About 17,461 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parsons Avenue over (o) Railroad?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Parsons Avenue over (o) Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.