US Bridges

Columbus Street over Olentangy River

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.1 MI North of Payne St. · Structure no. 1763903

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbus Street over Olentangy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Columbus Street 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2012. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColumbus Street
CrossesOlentangy River
Location0.1 MI North of Payne St.
RouteCity Street 361
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7382, -82.78764
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1992)
Projected traffic694 by 2012
Trucks10%
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 Columbus Street over Olentangy River built?

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

What condition is Columbus Street 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 Columbus Street over Olentangy River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Columbus Street over Olentangy River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Columbus Street over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.