US Bridges

Fairview Avenue over Olentangy River

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.1 MI North of Payne St. · Structure no. 1764012

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,714
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Avenue over Olentangy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairview Avenue over Olentangy River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,714 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,587 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Avenue
CrossesOlentangy River
Location0.1 MI North of Payne St.
RouteCity Street FARVW
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73763, -82.78337
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,714 (2021)
Projected traffic2,587 by 2035
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 Fairview Avenue over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Avenue 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 Fairview Avenue over Olentangy River carry?

About 1,714 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Avenue over Olentangy River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Avenue over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.