US Bridges

SR 79 over Over So Fork Lic River

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 1.2 M N of JCT SR 37 · Structure no. 4504607

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,697
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 over Over So Fork Lic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 79 over Over So Fork Lic River in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 3,697 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,131 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 79
CrossesOver So Fork Lic River
Location1.2 M N of JCT SR 37
RouteState Highway 79
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9275, -82.52238
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,697 (2015)
Projected traffic5,131 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 over Over So Fork Lic River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 over Over So Fork Lic River 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 SR 79 over Over So Fork Lic River carry?

About 3,697 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 over Over So Fork Lic River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 over Over So Fork Lic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.