US Bridges

Stelzer RD over (o) Fifth Avenue

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 650 Ft S/Seventh Avenue · Structure no. 2562197

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,275
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stelzer RD over (o) Fifth Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stelzer RD over (o) Fifth Avenue in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 18,275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,366 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesStelzer RD
Crosses(o) Fifth Avenue
Location650 Ft S/Seventh Avenue
RouteCity Street 177
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98448, -82.91404
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,275 (2015)
Projected traffic25,366 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Stelzer RD over (o) Fifth Avenue built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stelzer RD over (o) Fifth Avenue 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 Stelzer RD over (o) Fifth Avenue carry?

About 18,275 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stelzer RD over (o) Fifth Avenue?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Stelzer RD over (o) Fifth Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.