US Bridges

US Route 40 over Over S.Fork Licking Rive

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.9 MI W.Of JCT SR37 · Structure no. 4502205

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,505
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 40 over Over S.Fork Licking Rive is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Route 40 over Over S.Fork Licking Rive in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 3,505 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,865 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS Route 40
CrossesOver S.Fork Licking Rive
Location0.9 MI W.Of JCT SR37
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95768, -82.5501
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,505 (2015)
Projected traffic4,865 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US Route 40 over Over S.Fork Licking Rive built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 40 over Over S.Fork Licking Rive 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 40 over Over S.Fork Licking Rive carry?

About 3,505 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 40 over Over S.Fork Licking Rive?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 40 over Over S.Fork Licking Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.