US Bridges

Greensward Road over (o) Sugar Run

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1300 Ft S/Sr 161 · Structure no. 2561115

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,886
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greensward Road over (o) Sugar Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greensward Road over (o) Sugar Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,886 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,618 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreensward Road
Crosses(o) Sugar Run
Location1300 Ft S/Sr 161
RouteCity Street GREEN
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07635, -82.8376
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,886 (2015)
Projected traffic2,618 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greensward Road over (o) Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greensward Road over (o) Sugar Run 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Greensward Road over (o) Sugar Run carry?

About 1,886 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greensward Road over (o) Sugar Run?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Greensward Road over (o) Sugar Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.