US Bridges

Souder Avenue over (o) Scioto River

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 478FT N/Mckinley Avenue · Structure no. 2563010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
412 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,040
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Souder Avenue over (o) Scioto River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Souder Avenue over (o) Scioto River in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,324 by 2035. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouder Avenue
Crosses(o) Scioto River
Location478FT N/Mckinley Avenue
RouteCity Street SOUDE
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96436, -83.02271
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,040 (2015)
Projected traffic15,324 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Souder Avenue over (o) Scioto River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Souder Avenue over (o) Scioto River 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 Souder Avenue over (o) Scioto River carry?

About 11,040 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Souder Avenue over (o) Scioto River?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Souder Avenue over (o) Scioto River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.