Cummings Road over Olentangy River
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Ohio · 500 N of Charles ST · Structure no. 1763687
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,295
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cummings Road over Olentangy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cummings Road over Olentangy River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 125 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,797 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cummings Road over Olentangy River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Cummings Road 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 Cummings Road over Olentangy River carry?
About 1,295 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cummings Road over Olentangy River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Cummings Road over Olentangy River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.