SR 79 over SR 79 over IR70
GoodLicking County, Ohio · At JCT of IR70 · Structure no. 4504747
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 257 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,380
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 79 over SR 79 over IR70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 79 over SR 79 over IR70 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 12,380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,183 by 2035. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 79 over SR 79 over IR70 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 79 over SR 79 over IR70 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 79 over SR 79 over IR70 carry?
About 12,380 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 79 over SR 79 over IR70?
The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns SR 79 over SR 79 over IR70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.