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County Road 169 over Br over Olentangy River

Good

Marion County, Ohio · .3 MI E of JCT CR 163 · Structure no. 5138191

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 169 over Br over Olentangy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 169 over Br over Olentangy River in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 514 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2035. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 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 169
CrossesBr over Olentangy River
Location.3 MI E of JCT CR 163
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56, -82.99667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2015)
Projected traffic713 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 169 over Br over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 169 over Br 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 169 over Br over Olentangy River carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 169 over Br over Olentangy River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 169 over Br over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.