US Bridges

SR 16 over Blacklick Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.17 Mi. S. of SR 161 · Structure no. 2500396

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,740
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Blacklick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 16 over Blacklick Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 64 years old, older 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 40,740 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,547 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesBlacklick Creek
Location0.17 Mi. S. of SR 161
RouteState Highway 16
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98287, -82.81277
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,740 (2015)
Projected traffic56,547 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 16 over Blacklick Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 16 over Blacklick Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Blacklick Creek carry?

About 40,740 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Blacklick Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Blacklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.