US Bridges

Ohio Center Way over CSX & Nfs Railroads

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · EB Southeast Section · Structure no. 2563126

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
463 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio Center Way over CSX & Nfs Railroads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio Center Way over CSX & Nfs Railroads in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2035. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOhio Center Way
CrossesCSX & Nfs Railroads
LocationEB Southeast Section
RouteCity Street 6688
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9711, -82.99938
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic416 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 Ohio Center Way over CSX & Nfs Railroads built?

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

What condition is Ohio Center Way over CSX & Nfs 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 & Nfs Railroads carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Center Way over CSX & Nfs Railroads?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.