US Bridges

CR 489 over CR489 over I70

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · .5 M E of JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 4503759

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 489 over CR489 over I70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 489 over CR489 over I70 in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,892 by 2035. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 489
CrossesCR489 over I70
Location.5 M E of JCT SR 79
RouteCounty Highway C0489
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94564, -82.47133
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic57,892 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 CR 489 over CR489 over I70 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 489 over CR489 over I70 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 489 over CR489 over I70 carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 489 over CR489 over I70?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 489 over CR489 over I70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.