US Bridges

Fifth Ave over Olentangy River (fifth)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · Near Olentangy River RD · Structure no. 2531518

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,451
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Ave over Olentangy River (fifth) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Ave over Olentangy River (fifth) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 86 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 6 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 12,451 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,282 by 2035. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFifth Ave
CrossesOlentangy River (fifth)
LocationNear Olentangy River RD
RouteCounty Highway C0350
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98782, -83.02442
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,451 (2015)
Projected traffic17,282 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 Fifth Ave over Olentangy River (fifth) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Fifth Ave over Olentangy River (fifth) 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 Fifth Ave over Olentangy River (fifth) carry?

About 12,451 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Ave over Olentangy River (fifth)?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Ave over Olentangy River (fifth)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.