US Bridges

County Road 140 over Br over Olentangy River

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · .3 MI E of JCT SR 98 · Structure no. 5132363

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,504
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 140 over Br over Olentangy River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 140 over Br over Olentangy River in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,504 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,684 by 2035. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 140
CrossesBr over Olentangy River
Location.3 MI E of JCT SR 98
RouteCounty Highway C140A
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45998, -83.07187
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,504 (2015)
Projected traffic1,684 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 140 over Br over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 140 over Br 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 County Road 140 over Br over Olentangy River carry?

About 1,504 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 140 over Br over Olentangy River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 140 over Br over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.