SR 79 over Buckeye Lake Overflow
GoodLicking County, Ohio · 3.1 M N of JCT SR 37 · Structure no. 4504690
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,880
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 79 over Buckeye Lake Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 over Buckeye Lake Overflow in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,880 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,325 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 79 over Buckeye Lake Overflow built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 79 over Buckeye Lake Overflow 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR 79 over Buckeye Lake Overflow carry?
About 8,880 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 79 over Buckeye Lake Overflow?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 79 over Buckeye Lake Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.