US Bridges

SR16 over SR37 over SR 16 WB over SR 37

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · At JCT of SR 37 · Structure no. 4501772

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,389
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR16 over SR37 over SR 16 WB over SR 37 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR16 over SR37 over SR 16 WB over SR 37 in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,389 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,316 by 2035. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR16 over SR37
CrossesSR 16 WB over SR 37
LocationAt JCT of SR 37
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06092, -82.52935
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,389 (2015)
Projected traffic3,316 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR16 over SR37 over SR 16 WB over SR 37 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR16 over SR37 over SR 16 WB over SR 37 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR16 over SR37 over SR 16 WB over SR 37 carry?

About 2,389 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR16 over SR37 over SR 16 WB over SR 37?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR16 over SR37 over SR 16 WB over SR 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.