US Bridges

Jerry Street over N Fork Licking River

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Ohio · 0.14 MI E of Hartford Ave · Structure no. 4260070

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerry Street over N Fork Licking River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jerry Street over N Fork Licking River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 125 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJerry Street
CrossesN Fork Licking River
Location0.14 MI E of Hartford Ave
RouteCity Street 13
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29908, -82.69019
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jerry Street over N Fork Licking River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Jerry Street over N 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jerry Street over N Fork Licking River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jerry Street over N Fork Licking River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Jerry Street over N Fork Licking River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.