US Bridges

Winter Street over Olentangy River

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.24 MI West of Lake ST · Structure no. 2160072

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,712
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winter Street over Olentangy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winter Street over Olentangy River in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 110 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,712 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2009. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWinter Street
CrossesOlentangy River
Location0.24 MI West of Lake ST
RouteCity Street 186
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29995, -83.06335
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,712 (2022)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2009
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Winter Street over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Winter Street over Olentangy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Winter Street over Olentangy River carry?

About 1,712 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Winter Street over Olentangy River?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Winter Street over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.