Hayden Run Bridge: From Crisis to Legacy | Columbus News

In 1967, the Silver Bridge collapse shocked the nation, sparking a nationwide bridge safety overhaul. In Franklin County, Ohio, the aging Hayden Run Road Bridge — built in 1904 — became the top priority for replacement after being flagged in a 1974 report. With rust, weight limits, and traffic surging to 5,000 cars daily, the county struggled to fund repairs, delaying action until 1984. Inspired by the 1983 Mianus River Bridge collapse, engineers added costly safety bearings to ensure the new bridge’s durability. Opening in July 1984, the modern four-lane structure stood 200 feet south of its predecessor, whose stone foundations were repurposed to create fish habitat in Griggs Reservoir. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0192236b62abe794