US Bridges

William St. over Olentangy River

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.03 MI E of US23 · Structure no. 2100878

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,806
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

William St. over Olentangy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying William St. over Olentangy River in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 73 years old, older 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 19,806 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,491 by 2038. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWilliam St.
CrossesOlentangy River
Location0.03 MI E of US23
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29855, -83.06245
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,806 (2015)
Projected traffic27,491 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was William St. over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is William St. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does William St. over Olentangy River carry?

About 19,806 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is William St. over Olentangy River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns William St. over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.