US Bridges

Ethel Road over Trib to Big Walnut Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.25 MI N of E Howard RD · Structure no. 2566040

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ethel Road over Trib to Big Walnut Creek is a concrete frame carrying Ethel Road over Trib to Big Walnut Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEthel Road
CrossesTrib to Big Walnut Creek
Location0.25 MI N of E Howard RD
RouteCity Street ETHEL
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88032, -82.93812
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ethel Road over Trib to Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ethel Road over Trib to Big Walnut 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ethel Road over Trib to Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ethel Road over Trib to Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns Ethel Road over Trib to Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.