US Bridges

Ramp a over Ramp a over Olentangy R.

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Franklin County, Ohio · Ramp a over Olentangy · Structure no. 2515415

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
460 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,130
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a over Ramp a over Olentangy R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a over Ramp a over Olentangy R. in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,896 by 2023. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRamp a
CrossesRamp a over Olentangy R.
LocationRamp a over Olentangy
RouteState Highway 315
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99177, -83.0246
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,130 (2003)
Projected traffic9,896 by 2023
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ramp a over Ramp a over Olentangy R. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a over Ramp a over Olentangy R. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp a over Ramp a over Olentangy R. carry?

About 7,130 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Ramp a over Ramp a over Olentangy R.?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a over Ramp a over Olentangy R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.