US Bridges

Ohio Center Way over (o) CSX & NS RR

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · West Turnaround Dropoff · Structure no. 2563223

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio Center Way over (o) CSX & NS RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ohio Center Way over (o) CSX & NS RR in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2037. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio Center Way
Crosses(o) CSX & NS RR
LocationWest Turnaround Dropoff
RouteCity Street 4337
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97059, -83.00136
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
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 (o) CSX & NS RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Ohio Center Way over (o) CSX & NS RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio Center Way over (o) CSX & NS RR carry?

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

How long is Ohio Center Way over (o) CSX & NS RR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Center Way over (o) CSX & NS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.