US Bridges

WB SR 16 over WB SR16 over Br Black Ru

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · .4 M W of Mus CO Line · Structure no. 4501535

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,882
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB SR 16 over WB SR16 over Br Black Ru is a concrete continuous slab carrying WB SR 16 over WB SR16 over Br Black Ru 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 5 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 3,882 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,388 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWB SR 16
CrossesWB SR16 over Br Black Ru
Location.4 M W of Mus CO Line
RouteState Highway 16
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08784, -82.19801
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,882 (2015)
Projected traffic5,388 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 WB SR16 over Br Black Ru built?

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

What condition is WB SR 16 over WB SR16 over Br Black Ru 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does WB SR 16 over WB SR16 over Br Black Ru carry?

About 3,882 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is WB SR 16 over WB SR16 over Br Black Ru?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns WB SR 16 over WB SR16 over Br Black Ru?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.