S Jefferson Street over Olentangy River
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N of Harding Way W · Structure no. 1763563
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1951 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Jefferson Street over Olentangy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Jefferson Street over Olentangy River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 1971. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 S Jefferson Street over Olentangy River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Jefferson 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 S Jefferson Street over Olentangy River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1951 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S Jefferson Street over Olentangy River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns S Jefferson Street over Olentangy River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.