US Bridges

SR 598 over Olentangy River

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.07 Mi.N.Of SR19/SR61 · Structure no. 1703617

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,919
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 598 over Olentangy River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 598 over Olentangy River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,919 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,544 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 598
CrossesOlentangy River
Location0.07 Mi.N.Of SR19/SR61
RouteState Highway 598
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73505, -82.80212
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,919 (2015)
Projected traffic16,544 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 598 over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 598 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 598 over Olentangy River carry?

About 11,919 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 598 over Olentangy River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 598 over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.