US Bridges

Tech Center Drive over Tributary to Big Walnut

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Franklin County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. E. of Hamilton RD · Structure no. 2567369

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,490
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tech Center Drive over Tributary to Big Walnut is a concrete culvert carrying Tech Center Drive over Tributary to Big Walnut in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,791 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTech Center Drive
CrossesTributary to Big Walnut
Location0.3 Mi. E. of Hamilton RD
RouteCity Street TECHC
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9991, -82.86316
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,490 (2011)
Projected traffic2,791 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Tech Center Drive over Tributary to Big Walnut built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tech Center Drive over Tributary to Big Walnut 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tech Center Drive over Tributary to Big Walnut carry?

About 30,490 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Tech Center Drive over Tributary to Big Walnut?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Tech Center Drive over Tributary to Big Walnut?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.