US Bridges

Ostrander Rd. over Blues Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S. of Village · Structure no. 2134535

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
659
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ostrander Rd. over Blues Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ostrander Rd. over Blues Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 659 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOstrander Rd.
CrossesBlues Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. of Village
RouteCounty Highway C0153
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.26121, -83.20789
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2015)
Projected traffic915 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ostrander Rd. over Blues Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ostrander Rd. over Blues Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ostrander Rd. over Blues Creek carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ostrander Rd. over Blues Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ostrander Rd. over Blues Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.