US Bridges

Keny Blvd over Swale

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 0.25 Mi. W. of S.R. 42 · Structure no. 4933257

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keny Blvd over Swale is a concrete frame carrying Keny Blvd over Swale in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKeny Blvd
CrossesSwale
Location0.25 Mi. W. of S.R. 42
RouteCity Street KNYBV
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90408, -83.43609
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2011)
Projected traffic347 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Keny Blvd over Swale built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keny Blvd over Swale 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Keny Blvd over Swale carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Keny Blvd over Swale?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Keny Blvd over Swale?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.