US Bridges

Gill Avenue over Olentangy River

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.1 MI North of Payne St. · Structure no. 1763792

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,941
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gill Avenue over Olentangy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gill Avenue over Olentangy River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,941 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,694 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGill Avenue
CrossesOlentangy River
Location0.1 MI North of Payne St.
RouteCity Street GILLA
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73765, -82.79454
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,941 (2021)
Projected traffic2,694 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Gill Avenue over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gill Avenue over Olentangy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Gill Avenue over Olentangy River carry?

About 1,941 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gill Avenue over Olentangy River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Gill Avenue over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.