US Bridges

Johnstown RD over North Fork Licking River

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · Junction of County RD 53 · Structure no. 4230825

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
1959 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnstown RD over North Fork Licking River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnstown RD over North Fork Licking River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 1979. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJohnstown RD
CrossesNorth Fork Licking River
LocationJunction of County RD 53
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27327, -82.65613
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (1959)
Projected traffic264 by 1979
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Johnstown RD over North Fork Licking River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnstown RD over North Fork Licking 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Johnstown RD over North Fork Licking River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (1959 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Johnstown RD over North Fork Licking River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Johnstown RD over North Fork Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.