US Bridges

SR 16 over 16 over Rdwya under SB79

Good

Licking County, Ohio · At JCT of SR 79 · Structure no. 4500067

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,149
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over 16 over Rdwya under SB79 is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 16 over 16 over Rdwya under SB79 in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 20,149 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,967 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
Crosses16 over Rdwya under SB79
LocationAt JCT of SR 79
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0598, -82.41966
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,149 (2015)
Projected traffic27,967 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over 16 over Rdwya under SB79 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over 16 over Rdwya under SB79 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over 16 over Rdwya under SB79 carry?

About 20,149 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over 16 over Rdwya under SB79?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over 16 over Rdwya under SB79?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.