US Bridges

Woerner Temple Rd. over Cramer Ditch

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 900 E of Emerald Pkwy · Structure no. 2569086

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woerner Temple Rd. over Cramer Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Woerner Temple Rd. over Cramer Ditch in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,832 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoerner Temple Rd.
CrossesCramer Ditch
Location900 E of Emerald Pkwy
RouteCity Street 4213
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08321, -83.14066
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2023)
Projected traffic13,832 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Woerner Temple Rd. over Cramer Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woerner Temple Rd. over Cramer Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Woerner Temple Rd. over Cramer Ditch carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woerner Temple Rd. over Cramer Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns Woerner Temple Rd. over Cramer Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.