US Bridges

Eastchester Drive over Beem Ditch

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · Btw Acdy Wood & Acdy Ct · Structure no. 2576120

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
395
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastchester Drive over Beem Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Eastchester Drive over Beem Ditch in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEastchester Drive
CrossesBeem Ditch
LocationBtw Acdy Wood & Acdy Ct
RouteCity Street 2388
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04107, -82.8698
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2015)
Projected traffic548 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Eastchester Drive over Beem Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastchester Drive over Beem 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Eastchester Drive over Beem Ditch carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eastchester Drive over Beem Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Eastchester Drive over Beem Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.