US Bridges

Ohio Center Way over CSX & Nfs Railroads

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · WB Northwest Section · Structure no. 2563169

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
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 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 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio Center Way
CrossesCSX & Nfs Railroads
LocationWB Northwest Section
RouteCity Street 4337
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9703, -83.00204
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic694 by 2035
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 & Nfs 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 & 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 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Center Way over CSX & Nfs Railroads?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.