US Bridges

Galion-New Winch over Olentangy River

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · 2.1 Mi. E. of SR 100 · Structure no. 1733745

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galion-New Winch over Olentangy River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Galion-New Winch over Olentangy River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGalion-New Winch
CrossesOlentangy River
Location2.1 Mi. E. of SR 100
RouteCounty Highway C0003
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73414, -82.8549
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2015)
Projected traffic452 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Galion-New Winch over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galion-New Winch over Olentangy River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Galion-New Winch over Olentangy River carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Galion-New Winch over Olentangy River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Galion-New Winch over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.