US Bridges

Smiths Mill Road over Blacklick Cr(smiths Mill

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · Btwn Kitzmiller & Fitch P · Structure no. 2566303

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,899
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smiths Mill Road over Blacklick Cr(smiths Mill is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smiths Mill Road over Blacklick Cr(smiths Mill in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,899 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,636 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSmiths Mill Road
CrossesBlacklick Cr(smiths Mill
LocationBtwn Kitzmiller & Fitch P
RouteCity Street 4347
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08469, -82.78368
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,899 (2015)
Projected traffic2,636 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 Smiths Mill Road over Blacklick Cr(smiths Mill built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smiths Mill Road over Blacklick Cr(smiths Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Smiths Mill Road over Blacklick Cr(smiths Mill carry?

About 1,899 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Smiths Mill Road over Blacklick Cr(smiths Mill?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Smiths Mill Road over Blacklick Cr(smiths Mill?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.