SR 97 over Branch of Olentangy Rive
GoodCrawford County, Ohio · 1.94 Miles East of SR 19 · Structure no. 1702475
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 584
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 97 over Branch of Olentangy Rive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 97 over Branch of Olentangy Rive in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 34 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 97 over Branch of Olentangy Rive built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is SR 97 over Branch of Olentangy Rive 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 97 over Branch of Olentangy Rive carry?
About 584 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 97 over Branch of Olentangy Rive?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 97 over Branch of Olentangy Rive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.