US Bridges

US 23 over Over Olentangy Ave

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 2.1 MI N of SR315 · Structure no. 2100215

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,148
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Over Olentangy Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 23 over Over Olentangy Ave in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 17,148 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,801 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 23
CrossesOver Olentangy Ave
Location2.1 MI N of SR315
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28445, -83.06664
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,148 (2015)
Projected traffic23,801 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 over Over Olentangy Ave built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 over Over Olentangy Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 23 over Over Olentangy Ave carry?

About 17,148 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Over Olentangy Ave?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over Over Olentangy Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.