US Bridges

King Ave over Olentangy River

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 304 E. of Olen. Riv. RD · Structure no. 2535734

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete
Length
394 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,120
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Ave over Olentangy River is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying King Ave over Olentangy River in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 14,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,599 by 2035. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Ave
CrossesOlentangy River
Location304 E. of Olen. Riv. RD
RouteCounty Highway C0185
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99083, -83.0241
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,120 (2015)
Projected traffic19,599 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 King Ave over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Ave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does King Ave over Olentangy River carry?

About 14,120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is King Ave over Olentangy River?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns King Ave over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.