US Bridges

SR 16 over 16 over NB 79 & Cedar ST

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 1 M E of JCT SR13DA-NB · Structure no. 4501144

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,129
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over 16 over NB 79 & Cedar ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over 16 over NB 79 & Cedar ST in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 25,129 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,879 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesSR 16
Crosses16 over NB 79 & Cedar ST
Location1 M E of JCT SR13DA-NB
RouteState Highway 16
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06198, -82.38619
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,129 (2015)
Projected traffic34,879 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 over 16 over NB 79 & Cedar ST built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over 16 over NB 79 & Cedar ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over 16 over NB 79 & Cedar ST carry?

About 25,129 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over 16 over NB 79 & Cedar ST?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over 16 over NB 79 & Cedar ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.