US Bridges

SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16&79 over Hudson Ave

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · At JCT of NB SR 13 · Structure no. 4500873

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,062
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16&79 over Hudson Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16&79 over Hudson Ave in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 34,062 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,278 by 2035. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 105 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 16 & SR 79
CrossesSR16&79 over Hudson Ave
LocationAt JCT of NB SR 13
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06144, -82.40463
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,062 (2015)
Projected traffic47,278 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 & SR 79 over SR16&79 over Hudson Ave built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16&79 over Hudson Ave 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 SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16&79 over Hudson Ave carry?

About 34,062 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16&79 over Hudson Ave?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16&79 over Hudson Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.