US Bridges

SR 19 over Trib. of Olentangy River

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · .43 Miles South of SR 602 · Structure no. 1700472

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,343
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Trib. of Olentangy River is a concrete frame carrying SR 19 over Trib. of Olentangy River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,343 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,252 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesTrib. of Olentangy River
Location.43 Miles South of SR 602
RouteState Highway 19
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74796, -82.85115
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,343 (2015)
Projected traffic3,252 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 19 over Trib. of Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Trib. of Olentangy River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Trib. of Olentangy River carry?

About 2,343 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Trib. of Olentangy River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Trib. of Olentangy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.