US Bridges

NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over US 40

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Licking County, Ohio · 01.35 MI N.Of IR70 · Structure no. 4504879

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,531
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over US 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over US 40 in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,531 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,065 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNB SR 79
CrossesNB SR 79 over US 40
Location01.35 MI N.Of IR70
RouteState Highway 79
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96137, -82.4803
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,531 (2015)
Projected traffic9,065 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over US 40 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over US 40 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 NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over US 40 carry?

About 6,531 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over US 40?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over US 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.