US Bridges

EB SR 16 over SR 16 over SR 146 WB

Good

Licking County, Ohio · At JCT of SR 146 · Structure no. 4501500

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

About this bridge

EB SR 16 over SR 16 over SR 146 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB SR 16 over SR 16 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 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesEB SR 16
CrossesSR 16 over SR 146 WB
LocationAt JCT of SR 146
RouteState Highway 16
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07929, -82.23048
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.
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 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 EB SR 16 over SR 16 over SR 146 WB built?

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

What condition is EB SR 16 over SR 16 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 EB SR 16 over SR 16 over SR 146 WB carry?

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

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

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.