US Bridges

SR 16 WB over SR16 over SR 146 WB

Good

Licking County, Ohio · At JCT SR 146 · Structure no. 4501470

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,428
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 WB over SR16 over SR 146 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 WB over SR16 over SR 146 WB 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 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 5,428 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,534 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSR 16 WB
CrossesSR16 over SR 146 WB
LocationAt JCT SR 146
RouteState Highway 16
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07948, -82.23073
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,428 (2015)
Projected traffic7,534 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over SR16 over SR 146 WB built?

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

What condition is SR 16 WB over SR16 over SR 146 WB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 WB over SR16 over SR 146 WB carry?

About 5,428 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 WB over SR16 over SR 146 WB?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 WB over SR16 over SR 146 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.