US Bridges

Emerald Parkway over Scioto River

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 250 E of Dublin RD · Structure no. 2569124

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
685 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,499
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerald Parkway over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emerald Parkway over Scioto River 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 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 21,499 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,528 by 2035. The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerald Parkway
CrossesScioto River
Location250 E of Dublin RD
RouteCity Street 4251
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10946, -83.11275
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length685 ft (208.8 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,499 (2023)
Projected traffic28,528 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
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 Emerald Parkway over Scioto River built?

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

What condition is Emerald Parkway over Scioto River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Emerald Parkway over Scioto River carry?

About 21,499 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Emerald Parkway over Scioto River?

The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Emerald Parkway over Scioto River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.