US Bridges

TR 163 over TR163 over I70

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 1.1 M W of JCT SR 310 · Structure no. 4503007

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 163 over TR163 over I70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 163 over TR163 over I70 in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,699 by 2035. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 163
CrossesTR163 over I70
Location1.1 M W of JCT SR 310
RouteCounty Highway 163
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94979, -82.70472
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic77,699 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 163 over TR163 over I70 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 163 over TR163 over I70 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR 163 over TR163 over I70 carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 163 over TR163 over I70?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 163 over TR163 over I70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.