US Bridges

Roberts Road over (o) Railroad

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · W/ I-270 · Structure no. 2561832

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,519
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts Road over (o) Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roberts Road over (o) Railroad in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 56 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 12,519 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,376 by 2035. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoberts Road
Crosses(o) Railroad
LocationW/ I-270
RouteCity Street ROBER
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00284, -83.12771
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,519 (2015)
Projected traffic17,376 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roberts Road over (o) Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Roberts Road over (o) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Roberts Road over (o) Railroad carry?

About 12,519 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Roberts Road over (o) Railroad?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts Road over (o) Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.