US Bridges

Main Rd. over Olentangy River

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.38 Mile E. of U.S. 23 · Structure no. 2133822

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Rd. over Olentangy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Rd. over Olentangy River in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMain Rd.
CrossesOlentangy River
Location0.38 Mile E. of U.S. 23
RouteCounty Highway C0213
StateOhio
Coordinates40.354, -83.06806
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Main Rd. over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Main Rd. over Olentangy River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Main Rd. over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.