US Bridges

SR 79 over Winding Fk of Wakatomk C

Good

Coshocton County, Ohio · 2.3 M S of JCT SR 541 · Structure no. 1601547

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
508
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 over Winding Fk of Wakatomk C is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 79 over Winding Fk of Wakatomk C in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 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 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79
CrossesWinding Fk of Wakatomk C
Location2.3 M S of JCT SR 541
RouteState Highway 79
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24323, -82.13188
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 over Winding Fk of Wakatomk C built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 over Winding Fk of Wakatomk C 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 Winding Fk of Wakatomk C carry?

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

How long is SR 79 over Winding Fk of Wakatomk C?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 over Winding Fk of Wakatomk C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.