US Bridges

SR79 Ramps Street over Nathan House Ditch

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.36 MI N.Of US Rt 40 · Structure no. 4504887

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR79 Ramps Street over Nathan House Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR79 Ramps Street over Nathan House Ditch 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 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,154 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR79 Ramps Street
CrossesNathan House Ditch
Location0.36 MI N.Of US Rt 40
RouteState Highway 79
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96382, -82.48196
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating105.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2015)
Projected traffic19,154 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR79 Ramps Street over Nathan House Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR79 Ramps Street over Nathan House Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR79 Ramps Street over Nathan House Ditch carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR79 Ramps Street over Nathan House Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR79 Ramps Street over Nathan House Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.