US Bridges

SR 61 over S. Fork Olentangy River

Fair

Morrow County, Ohio · 1.97 MI N of SR309 · Structure no. 5900425

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,178
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over S. Fork Olentangy River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 61 over S. Fork Olentangy River in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 7,178 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,963 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesS. Fork Olentangy River
Location1.97 MI N of SR309
RouteState Highway 61
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71051, -82.81383
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,178 (2015)
Projected traffic9,963 by 2035
Trucks14%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 61 over S. Fork Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over S. Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61 over S. Fork Olentangy River carry?

About 7,178 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over S. Fork Olentangy River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over S. Fork Olentangy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.