US Bridges

Ohio Center Way over CSX & NS Railroads

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · EB Southwest Section · Structure no. 2563118

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio Center Way over CSX & NS Railroads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio Center Way over CSX & NS Railroads in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2037. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio Center Way
CrossesCSX & NS Railroads
LocationEB Southwest Section
RouteCity Street 4337
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97046, -83.0012
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic694 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio Center Way over CSX & NS Railroads built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Ohio Center Way over CSX & NS Railroads in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio Center Way over CSX & NS Railroads carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Center Way over CSX & NS Railroads?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Center Way over CSX & NS Railroads?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.