US Bridges

Taylor Road over Olentangy River

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of CR 19 · Structure no. 1743597

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Road over Olentangy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor Road over Olentangy River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTaylor Road
CrossesOlentangy River
Location0.3 Mi. N. of CR 19
RouteCounty Highway T0093
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72361, -82.83472
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Road over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Taylor 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 Taylor Road over Olentangy River carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Road over Olentangy River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Road over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.