US Bridges

US 40 over South Fork Licking Riv

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 1.2 M E of JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 4502248

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,550
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over South Fork Licking Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 40 over South Fork Licking Riv in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,479 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 40
CrossesSouth Fork Licking Riv
Location1.2 M E of JCT SR 79
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96127, -82.46929
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,550 (2015)
Projected traffic10,479 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 40 over South Fork Licking Riv built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over South Fork Licking Riv 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 over South Fork Licking Riv carry?

About 7,550 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over South Fork Licking Riv?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over South Fork Licking Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.