US Bridges

SR 79 over Wakatomika Creek

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · .3 M N of Licking CO Line · Structure no. 1601423

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
508
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 over Wakatomika Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 79 over Wakatomika Creek in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79
CrossesWakatomika Creek
Location.3 M N of Licking CO Line
RouteState Highway 79
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21105, -82.17947
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2015)
Projected traffic705 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 79 over Wakatomika Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 over Wakatomika Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 79 over Wakatomika Creek carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 over Wakatomika Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 over Wakatomika Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.