US Bridges

Bigerton Bend over Tussing-Bachman Ditch

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.273 MI E Canal ST · Structure no. 2570001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bigerton Bend over Tussing-Bachman Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bigerton Bend over Tussing-Bachman Ditch in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBigerton Bend
CrossesTussing-Bachman Ditch
Location0.273 MI E Canal ST
RouteCity Street 4555
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8508, -82.8269
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bigerton Bend over Tussing-Bachman Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bigerton Bend over Tussing-Bachman Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bigerton Bend over Tussing-Bachman Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bigerton Bend over Tussing-Bachman Ditch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bigerton Bend over Tussing-Bachman Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.