US Bridges

SR 529 over Olentangy River

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · 1.68 MI E of SR 98 · Structure no. 5103606

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,976
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 529 over Olentangy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 529 over Olentangy River in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 70 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 2,976 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,131 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 529
CrossesOlentangy River
Location1.68 MI E of SR 98
RouteState Highway 529
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54423, -83.01929
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,976 (2015)
Projected traffic4,131 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 529 over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 529 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 529 over Olentangy River carry?

About 2,976 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 529 over Olentangy River?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 529 over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.