US Bridges

SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16 & 79 over Bue Vista

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .6 M E of JCT SR13DA-NB · Structure no. 4501020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 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 Bue Vista is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16 & 79 over Bue Vista in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 34,062 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,278 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16 & SR 79
CrossesSR16 & 79 over Bue Vista
Location.6 M E of JCT SR13DA-NB
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06112, -82.39375
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 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 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 & SR 79 over SR16 & 79 over Bue Vista built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16 & 79 over Bue Vista 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16 & 79 over Bue Vista 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 Bue Vista?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16 & 79 over Bue Vista?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.