US Bridges

Biddle Road over Olentangy River

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. S. of SR 19 · Structure no. 1739581

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biddle Road over Olentangy River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Biddle Road over Olentangy River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBiddle Road
CrossesOlentangy River
Location1.2 Mi. S. of SR 19
RouteCounty Highway T0044
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72028, -82.82056
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2015)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Biddle Road over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Biddle Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Biddle Road over Olentangy River carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Biddle Road over Olentangy River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Biddle Road over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.