US Bridges

Home Rd. over Olentangy River

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 150 Ft E. of S.R.315 · Structure no. 2131870

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,570
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Home Rd. over Olentangy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Home Rd. over Olentangy River in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 34 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 10,570 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,050 by 2037. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHome Rd.
CrossesOlentangy River
Location150 Ft E. of S.R.315
RouteCounty Highway C0124
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.19408, -83.05225
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,570 (2017)
Projected traffic31,050 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Home Rd. over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Home Rd. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Home Rd. over Olentangy River carry?

About 10,570 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Home Rd. over Olentangy River?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Home Rd. over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.