US Bridges

Groves Road over (o) Mason Run

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 250 Ft E/Courtright Road · Structure no. 2561603

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,245
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Groves Road over (o) Mason Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Groves Road over (o) Mason Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 79 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 7,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,056 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGroves Road
Crosses(o) Mason Run
Location250 Ft E/Courtright Road
RouteCity Street 957
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93128, -82.8976
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,245 (2015)
Projected traffic10,056 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Groves Road over (o) Mason Run built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Groves Road over (o) Mason Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Groves Road over (o) Mason Run carry?

About 7,245 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Groves Road over (o) Mason Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Groves Road over (o) Mason Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.