US Bridges

Airport DR over (o) Alum Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · E/ Nelson RD · Structure no. 2563444

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,508
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport DR over (o) Alum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport DR over (o) Alum Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 11,508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,973 by 2035. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAirport DR
Crosses(o) Alum Creek
LocationE/ Nelson RD
RouteCity Street 4209
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99079, -82.93785
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,508 (2015)
Projected traffic15,973 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport DR over (o) Alum Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport DR over (o) Alum Creek 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 Airport DR over (o) Alum Creek carry?

About 11,508 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airport DR over (o) Alum Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Airport DR over (o) Alum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.