US Bridges

County Road 195 over Br over Olentangy River

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · .2 MI E of JCT CR 194 · Structure no. 5133084

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
332
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 195 over Br over Olentangy River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 195 over Br over Olentangy River in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 71 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 195
CrossesBr over Olentangy River
Location.2 MI E of JCT CR 194
RouteCounty Highway 195
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65167, -82.96167
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2015)
Projected traffic461 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 195 over Br over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is County Road 195 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 195 over Br over Olentangy River carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 195 over Br over Olentangy River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 195 over Br over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.