US Bridges

Berwick Boulevard over (o) Bliss Run

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 350 Ft N/Haddon Road · Structure no. 2561662

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
1984 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berwick Boulevard over (o) Bliss Run is a concrete slab carrying Berwick Boulevard over (o) Bliss Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,360 by 2004. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBerwick Boulevard
Crosses(o) Bliss Run
Location350 Ft N/Haddon Road
RouteCity Street BERWI
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94299, -82.92946
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (1984)
Projected traffic2,360 by 2004
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Berwick Boulevard over (o) Bliss Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berwick Boulevard over (o) Bliss 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Berwick Boulevard over (o) Bliss Run carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Berwick Boulevard over (o) Bliss Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Berwick Boulevard over (o) Bliss Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.