US Bridges

Ohio Center Way over CSX & NS Railroads

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · NE Westbound Section · Structure no. 2563177

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
830 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 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, 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 830 ft (253 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOhio Center Way
CrossesCSX & NS Railroads
LocationNE Westbound Section
RouteCity Street 6688
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97087, -83.00092
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length830 ft (253 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 traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic694 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 & NS Railroads built?

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

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 (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 830 ft (253 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 & NS Railroads?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.