US Bridges

State Route 79 over 79 over Beaver Run

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 2 MI N of JCT US 40 · Structure no. 4504909

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,451
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 79 over 79 over Beaver Run is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 79 over 79 over Beaver Run in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,451 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,834 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 79
Crosses79 over Beaver Run
Location2 MI N of JCT US 40
RouteState Highway 79
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98636, -82.48463
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,451 (2015)
Projected traffic22,834 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 State Route 79 over 79 over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 79 over 79 over Beaver Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 79 over 79 over Beaver Run carry?

About 16,451 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 79 over 79 over Beaver Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns State Route 79 over 79 over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.