US Bridges

Third Ave over Olentangy River (third)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · .15 MI E. of Olent.Rv.Rd · Structure no. 2535742

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,939
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third Ave over Olentangy River (third) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third Ave over Olentangy River (third) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,691 by 2035. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesThird Ave
CrossesOlentangy River (third)
Location.15 MI E. of Olent.Rv.Rd
RouteCounty Highway C3855
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98409, -83.02134
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,939 (2015)
Projected traffic2,691 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Third Ave over Olentangy River (third) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third Ave over Olentangy River (third) 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 Third Ave over Olentangy River (third) carry?

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Third Ave over Olentangy River (third)?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Third Ave over Olentangy River (third)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.