US Bridges

N. Market Street over Olentangy River

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.34 MI N. of SR309 · Structure no. 1763350

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,786
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Market Street over Olentangy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Market Street over Olentangy River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,786 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,479 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesN. Market Street
CrossesOlentangy River
Location0.34 MI N. of SR309
RouteCity Street 89
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73886, -82.78923
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,786 (2021)
Projected traffic2,479 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N. Market Street over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Market Street over Olentangy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does N. Market Street over Olentangy River carry?

About 1,786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N. Market Street over Olentangy River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N. Market Street over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.