US Bridges

Vanelm Street over (o) Ditch

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 500 Ft N/Newell Drive · Structure no. 2562685

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanelm Street over (o) Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Vanelm Street over (o) Ditch in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2013. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVanelm Street
Crosses(o) Ditch
Location500 Ft N/Newell Drive
RouteCity Street 7441
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98591, -83.10435
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1993)
Projected traffic555 by 2013
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Vanelm Street over (o) Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanelm Street over (o) Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Vanelm Street over (o) Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vanelm Street over (o) Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Vanelm Street over (o) Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.