US Bridges

Hancock Street over Hancock ST over SR79

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 1.1 M S of JCT SR 16 · Structure no. 4504917

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,202
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock Street over Hancock ST over SR79 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hancock Street over Hancock ST over SR79 in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,202 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,409 by 2035. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHancock Street
CrossesHancock ST over SR79
Location1.1 M S of JCT SR 16
RouteCity Street 462
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04514, -82.42493
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,202 (2015)
Projected traffic38,409 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Hancock Street over Hancock ST over SR79 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hancock Street over Hancock ST over SR79 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hancock Street over Hancock ST over SR79 carry?

About 4,202 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hancock Street over Hancock ST over SR79?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock Street over Hancock ST over SR79?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.