US Bridges

CR 596 over Ir 70

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 2 M W of JCT SR 13 · Structure no. 4503783

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
347 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,402
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 596 over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 596 over Ir 70 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 1,402 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,892 by 2035. The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 596
CrossesIr 70
Location2 M W of JCT SR 13
RouteCounty Highway C0596
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94593, -82.44545
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length347 ft (105.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,402 (2015)
Projected traffic57,892 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 596 over Ir 70 built?

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

What condition is CR 596 over Ir 70 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 596 over Ir 70 carry?

About 1,402 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 596 over Ir 70?

The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 596 over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.