US Bridges

Olentangy Rd. over Olentangy River

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · Int. of Stratford Rd. · Structure no. 2133210

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olentangy Rd. over Olentangy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olentangy Rd. over Olentangy River in Delaware 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 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 587 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2035. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOlentangy Rd.
CrossesOlentangy River
LocationInt. of Stratford Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 101
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28461, -83.06573
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2015)
Projected traffic815 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olentangy Rd. over Olentangy River built?

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

What condition is Olentangy 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 Olentangy Rd. over Olentangy River carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Olentangy Rd. over Olentangy River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Olentangy Rd. over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.