US Bridges

NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over Church ST

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .2 M S of JCT SR 16 · Structure no. 4504992

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,314
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over Church ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over Church ST in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8,314 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,540 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB SR 79
CrossesNB SR 79 over Church ST
Location.2 M S of JCT SR 16
RouteState Highway 79
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05724, -82.42005
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,314 (2015)
Projected traffic11,540 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over Church ST built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over Church ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over Church ST carry?

About 8,314 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over Church ST?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns NB SR 79 over NB SR 79 over Church ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.