US Bridges

WB SR 16 over SR16 Ovr Rocky Fork Crk

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 1.6 M W of JCT SR 146 · Structure no. 4501381

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,975
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB SR 16 over SR16 Ovr Rocky Fork Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying WB SR 16 over SR16 Ovr Rocky Fork Crk in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,975 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,681 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB SR 16
CrossesSR16 Ovr Rocky Fork Crk
Location1.6 M W of JCT SR 146
RouteState Highway 16
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07157, -82.25752
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,975 (2015)
Projected traffic9,681 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WB SR 16 over SR16 Ovr Rocky Fork Crk built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB SR 16 over SR16 Ovr Rocky Fork Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does WB SR 16 over SR16 Ovr Rocky Fork Crk carry?

About 6,975 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is WB SR 16 over SR16 Ovr Rocky Fork Crk?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB SR 16 over SR16 Ovr Rocky Fork Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.