US Bridges

Firstgate Drive over French Run

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 200 W of Summit Road · Structure no. 4560414

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Firstgate Drive over French Run is a concrete culvert carrying Firstgate Drive over French Run in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFirstgate Drive
CrossesFrench Run
Location200 W of Summit Road
RouteCity Street 946
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97516, -82.75419
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Firstgate Drive over French Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firstgate Drive over French Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Firstgate Drive over French Run carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Firstgate Drive over French Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Firstgate Drive over French Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.