John Herrick Drive over Olentangy River
GoodFranklin County, Ohio · Over Olentangy River · Structure no. 2590018
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 373 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,737
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
John Herrick Drive over Olentangy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying John Herrick Drive over Olentangy River in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 47 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 15,737 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,900 by 2022. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was John Herrick Drive over Olentangy River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is John Herrick Drive over Olentangy River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does John Herrick Drive over Olentangy River carry?
About 15,737 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is John Herrick Drive over Olentangy River?
The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns John Herrick Drive over Olentangy River?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.