US Bridges

Lock Road over North Fork Licking River

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 0.78 MI E. Johnstown RD · Structure no. 4231450

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
935
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lock Road over North Fork Licking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lock Road over North Fork Licking River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,389 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLock Road
CrossesNorth Fork Licking River
Location0.78 MI E. Johnstown RD
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27254, -82.64165
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2020)
Projected traffic1,389 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lock Road over North Fork Licking River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lock Road over North Fork Licking River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lock Road over North Fork Licking River carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lock Road over North Fork Licking River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lock Road over North Fork Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.