US Bridges

Main Street over Main ST over SR 79

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .5 M S of JCT SR 16 · Structure no. 4504941

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,882
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Main ST over SR 79 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Main ST over SR 79 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,882 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,137 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesMain ST over SR 79
Location.5 M S of JCT SR 16
RouteCity Street M0945
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05334, -82.42118
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,882 (2021)
Projected traffic33,137 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Main ST over SR 79 built?

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

What condition is Main Street over Main ST over SR 79 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Main ST over SR 79 carry?

About 5,882 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Main ST over SR 79?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Main ST over SR 79?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.