North Union Street over Olentangy River
FairCrawford County, Ohio · 0.3 MI N of Harding Way W · Structure no. 1763512
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 942
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Union Street over Olentangy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Union Street over Olentangy River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.
It carries about 942 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,307 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Union Street over Olentangy River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Union Street 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does North Union Street over Olentangy River carry?
About 942 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Union Street over Olentangy River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns North Union Street over Olentangy River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.