US Bridges

Thornwood Crossing over SR16

Good

Licking County, Ohio · Thornwood Crossing & S · Structure no. 4500830

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,950
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thornwood Crossing over SR16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thornwood Crossing over SR16 in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 42,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,560 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesThornwood Crossing
CrossesSR16
LocationThornwood Crossing & S
RouteCity Street 941
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05323, -82.47415
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,950 (2015)
Projected traffic20,560 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Thornwood Crossing over SR16 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thornwood Crossing over SR16 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 Thornwood Crossing over SR16 carry?

About 42,950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thornwood Crossing over SR16?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Thornwood Crossing over SR16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.