US Bridges

SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16 & 79 over Oh Cen RR

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .7 M E of JCT SR13DA-NB · Structure no. 4501055

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 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 Oh Cen RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16 & 79 over Oh Cen RR in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 34,062 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,278 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 92 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 Oh Cen RR
Location.7 M E of JCT SR13DA-NB
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06105, -82.39135
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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 Oh Cen RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16 & 79 over Oh Cen RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16 & 79 over Oh Cen RR 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 Oh Cen RR?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 & SR 79 over SR16 & 79 over Oh Cen RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.