US Bridges

CO HWY 141 over Olentangy River

Good

Marion County, Ohio · Int of CR 163 and CR 141 · Structure no. 5132429

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
518
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 141 over Olentangy River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CO HWY 141 over Olentangy River in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCO HWY 141
CrossesOlentangy River
LocationInt of CR 163 and CR 141
RouteCounty Highway C141E
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51219, -83.05332
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2015)
Projected traffic719 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CO HWY 141 over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 141 over Olentangy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CO HWY 141 over Olentangy River carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 141 over Olentangy River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 141 over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.