US Bridges

Glick Road over O Shaugnessy Dam

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 670 Ft W/ SR 257 · Structure no. 2164009

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,005 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
12,813
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glick Road over O Shaugnessy Dam is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glick Road over O Shaugnessy Dam in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 101 years old, older 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 12,813 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,784 by 2035. The structure is 1,005 ft (306.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGlick Road
CrossesO Shaugnessy Dam
Location670 Ft W/ SR 257
RouteCity Street 126
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15413, -83.12549
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,005 ft (306.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,813 (2015)
Projected traffic17,784 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glick Road over O Shaugnessy Dam built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Glick Road over O Shaugnessy Dam 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Glick Road over O Shaugnessy Dam carry?

About 12,813 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Glick Road over O Shaugnessy Dam?

The structure is 1,005 ft (306.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Glick Road over O Shaugnessy Dam?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.