US Bridges

SR 16 over SR16 over 21 Street

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .6 M W of JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 4503481

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,998
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over SR16 over 21 Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over SR16 over 21 Street in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 23,998 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,309 by 2035. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesSR 16
CrossesSR16 over 21 Street
Location.6 M W of JCT SR 79
RouteState Highway 16
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06287, -82.42957
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,998 (2015)
Projected traffic33,309 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 16 over SR16 over 21 Street built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over SR16 over 21 Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over SR16 over 21 Street carry?

About 23,998 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over SR16 over 21 Street?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over SR16 over 21 Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.