US Bridges

SR 79 over SR79 over Ramp Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 4.7 M N of JCT US 40 · Structure no. 4504895

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,672
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 over SR79 over Ramp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 79 over SR79 over Ramp Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 63 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 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 27,672 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,409 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 79
CrossesSR79 over Ramp Creek
Location4.7 M N of JCT US 40
RouteState Highway 79
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01841, -82.45034
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,672 (2015)
Projected traffic38,409 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 SR79 over Ramp Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 79 over SR79 over Ramp Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 79 over SR79 over Ramp Creek carry?

About 27,672 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 over SR79 over Ramp Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 over SR79 over Ramp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.