US Bridges

Newell Drive over (o) Ditch

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 800 Ft E/Wilson Road · Structure no. 2562847

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newell Drive over (o) Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Newell Drive over (o) Ditch in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNewell Drive
Crosses(o) Ditch
Location800 Ft E/Wilson Road
RouteCity Street NEWEL
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98477, -83.10222
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Newell Drive over (o) Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newell Drive 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Newell Drive over (o) Ditch carry?

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

How long is Newell Drive over (o) Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Newell Drive over (o) Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.