US Bridges

Orange Rd. over Olentangy River

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 300 Ft East of SR 315 · Structure no. 2136260

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,583
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Rd. over Olentangy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orange Rd. over Olentangy River in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,583 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,973 by 2035. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOrange Rd.
CrossesOlentangy River
Location300 Ft East of SR 315
RouteCounty Highway T0114
StateOhio
Coordinates40.17576, -83.04567
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,583 (2015)
Projected traffic4,973 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 Orange Rd. over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,583 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orange Rd. over Olentangy River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Rd. over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.