US Bridges

Sylvan Avenue over (o) Dry Run

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · N/ Broad · Structure no. 2563959

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvan Avenue over (o) Dry Run is a concrete frame carrying Sylvan Avenue over (o) Dry Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesSylvan Avenue
Crosses(o) Dry Run
LocationN/ Broad
RouteCity Street SYLVA
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95838, -83.08709
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2010)
Projected traffic416 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sylvan Avenue over (o) Dry Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sylvan Avenue over (o) Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sylvan Avenue over (o) Dry Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sylvan Avenue over (o) Dry Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvan Avenue over (o) Dry Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.