US Bridges

SR 16 over Ohio Central & CSX Rrs

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 2 M W of JCT SR 310 · Structure no. 4500555

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,018
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Ohio Central & CSX Rrs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Ohio Central & CSX Rrs in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 13,018 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,069 by 2035. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesOhio Central & CSX Rrs
Location2 M W of JCT SR 310
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9969, -82.71243
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,018 (2015)
Projected traffic18,069 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ohio Central & CSX Rrs built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Ohio Central & CSX Rrs 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Ohio Central & CSX Rrs carry?

About 13,018 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Ohio Central & CSX Rrs?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Ohio Central & CSX Rrs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.