US Bridges

River Bend Road over (o) Scioto Big Run

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · .29 MI S/Clime Road · Structure no. 2565056

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1978 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Bend Road over (o) Scioto Big Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Bend Road over (o) Scioto Big Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 1998. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiver Bend Road
Crosses(o) Scioto Big Run
Location.29 MI S/Clime Road
RouteCity Street 1704
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92061, -83.07649
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1978)
Projected traffic2,776 by 1998
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 River Bend Road over (o) Scioto Big Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Bend Road over (o) Scioto Big 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 River Bend Road over (o) Scioto Big Run carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Bend Road over (o) Scioto Big Run?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns River Bend Road over (o) Scioto Big Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.