US Bridges

SR 95 over Olentangy River

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · 2.70 MI E of SR98 · Structure no. 5102707

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,493
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 over Olentangy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 95 over Olentangy River in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 58 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 5,493 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,624 by 2035. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 95
CrossesOlentangy River
Location2.70 MI E of SR98
RouteState Highway 95
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58481, -82.98991
Functional classRural 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,493 (2015)
Projected traffic7,624 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 95 over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 95 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 95 over Olentangy River carry?

About 5,493 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 over Olentangy River?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 95 over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.