US Bridges

EB SR 16 over SR16 Ovr Rocky Fork Crk

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 1.6 M W of JCT SR 146 · Structure no. 4501411

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
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

EB SR 16 over SR16 Ovr Rocky Fork Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying EB SR 16 over SR16 Ovr Rocky Fork Crk 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 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 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB SR 16
CrossesSR16 Ovr Rocky Fork Crk
Location1.6 M W of JCT SR 146
RouteState Highway 16
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07139, -82.25739
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 EB SR 16 over SR16 Ovr Rocky Fork Crk built?

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

What condition is EB SR 16 over SR16 Ovr Rocky Fork Crk 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 EB 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 EB 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 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.