US Bridges

SR 315 over Over Olentangy River Roa

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 6.17 MI N of I70 · Structure no. 2515539

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
119,933
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 315 over Over Olentangy River Roa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 315 over Over Olentangy River Roa in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 119,933 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,467 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 315
CrossesOver Olentangy River Roa
Location6.17 MI N of I70
RouteState Highway 315
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03018, -83.03038
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,933 (2015)
Projected traffic166,467 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 315 over Over Olentangy River Roa built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 315 over Over Olentangy River Roa 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 SR 315 over Over Olentangy River Roa carry?

About 119,933 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 315 over Over Olentangy River Roa?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns SR 315 over Over Olentangy River Roa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.