Updike Road over North Fork Licking River
FairKnox County, Ohio · 0.7 MI West of SR 314 · Structure no. 4235983
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 93
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Updike Road over North Fork Licking River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Updike Road over North Fork Licking River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Updike Road over North Fork Licking River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Updike Road 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 Updike Road over North Fork Licking River carry?
About 93 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Updike Road over North Fork Licking River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Updike Road over North Fork Licking River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.