US Bridges

SR 79 over Oxley Run

Good

Coshocton County, Ohio · 1.9 M N of Licking CO Lin · Structure no. 1601490

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
508
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 over Oxley Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 over Oxley Run in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 79
CrossesOxley Run
Location1.9 M N of Licking CO Lin
RouteState Highway 79
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22963, -82.16388
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 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 Oxley Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 over Oxley Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 79 over Oxley Run carry?

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

How long is SR 79 over Oxley Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 over Oxley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.