SR 746 over Olentangy River
PoorMarion County, Ohio · 0.84 MI S of SR309 · Structure no. 5103932
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 605
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 746 over Olentangy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 746 over Olentangy River in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 605 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 746 over Olentangy River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR 746 over Olentangy River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 746 over Olentangy River carry?
About 605 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 746 over Olentangy River?
The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 746 over Olentangy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.