US Bridges

SR 16 over SR16 over Oakwood Ave

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .2 M E of JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 4501179

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,129
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over SR16 over Oakwood Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 16 over SR16 over Oakwood Ave 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 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesSR16 over Oakwood Ave
Location.2 M E of JCT SR 79
RouteState Highway 16
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06319, -82.38205
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 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 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 over SR16 over Oakwood Ave built?

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

What condition is SR 16 over SR16 over Oakwood Ave 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 over SR16 over Oakwood Ave carry?

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

How long is SR 16 over SR16 over Oakwood Ave?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over SR16 over Oakwood Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.