US Bridges

Reed Road over Olentangy River

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. W. of SR 97 · Structure no. 1745565

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed Road over Olentangy River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Reed Road over Olentangy River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesReed Road
CrossesOlentangy River
Location0.2 Mi. W. of SR 97
RouteCounty Highway T0170
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72616, -82.74325
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2015)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reed Road over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reed Road 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 Reed Road over Olentangy River carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Reed Road over Olentangy River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Reed Road over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.