Woody Hayes Drive over Olentangy River
FairFranklin County, Ohio · Over Olentangy River · Structure no. 2590050
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 426 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,313
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Woody Hayes Drive over Olentangy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woody Hayes Drive over Olentangy River in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 14,313 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,866 by 2045. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woody Hayes Drive over Olentangy River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woody Hayes Drive 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Woody Hayes Drive over Olentangy River carry?
About 14,313 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Woody Hayes Drive over Olentangy River?
The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Woody Hayes Drive over Olentangy River?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.