US Bridges

SR 79 over SR 79 over Wilkins Run

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 4.5 M N of JCT SR 16 · Structure no. 4505018

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,330
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 over SR 79 over Wilkins Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 79 over SR 79 over Wilkins Run in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 79 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 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 4,330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,010 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79
CrossesSR 79 over Wilkins Run
Location4.5 M N of JCT SR 16
RouteState Highway 79
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11456, -82.35497
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,330 (2015)
Projected traffic6,010 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 over SR 79 over Wilkins Run built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 79 over SR 79 over Wilkins Run 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 SR 79 over SR 79 over Wilkins Run carry?

About 4,330 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 over SR 79 over Wilkins Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 over SR 79 over Wilkins Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.