US Bridges

Fodor Road over (o) Sugar Run

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 465 W/Heath Gate Drive · Structure no. 2563630

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fodor Road over (o) Sugar Run is a concrete culvert carrying Fodor Road over (o) Sugar Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFodor Road
Crosses(o) Sugar Run
Location465 W/Heath Gate Drive
RouteCity Street 5769
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08822, -82.82884
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic278 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Fodor Road over (o) Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fodor Road over (o) Sugar Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fodor Road over (o) Sugar Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fodor Road over (o) Sugar Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Fodor Road over (o) Sugar Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.