US Bridges

Olio RD over Geist Reservoir

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.47 S of 116th ST · Structure no. 2900174

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,070
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olio RD over Geist Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olio RD over Geist Reservoir in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 84 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 32,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,110 by 2043. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOlio RD
CrossesGeist Reservoir
Location00.47 S of 116th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95087, -85.9179
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,070 (2023)
Projected traffic52,110 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Olio RD over Geist Reservoir built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Olio RD over Geist Reservoir 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Olio RD over Geist Reservoir carry?

About 32,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Olio RD over Geist Reservoir?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Olio RD over Geist Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.