US Bridges

SR 79 over Over Buckeye L. Overflow

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .1 M S of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 4504712

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,203
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 over Over Buckeye L. Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 79 over Over Buckeye L. Overflow 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,203 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,162 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 79
CrossesOver Buckeye L. Overflow
Location.1 M S of JCT I-70
RouteState Highway 79
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94265, -82.47998
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,203 (2015)
Projected traffic14,162 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 over Over Buckeye L. Overflow built?

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

What condition is SR 79 over Over Buckeye L. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 79 over Over Buckeye L. Overflow carry?

About 10,203 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 over Over Buckeye L. Overflow?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 over Over Buckeye L. Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.