US Bridges

SB SR 79 (rdwy B) over SB SR 79 over 16 & Rdw a

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Licking County, Ohio · At JCT of SR 16 & Rdwy a · Structure no. 4505026

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,380
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB SR 79 (rdwy B) over SB SR 79 over 16 & Rdw a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB SR 79 (rdwy B) over SB SR 79 over 16 & Rdw a 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,019 by 2035. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSB SR 79 (rdwy B)
CrossesSB SR 79 over 16 & Rdw a
LocationAt JCT of SR 16 & Rdwy a
RouteState Highway 79
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05942, -82.41955
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,380 (2015)
Projected traffic13,019 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SB SR 79 (rdwy B) over SB SR 79 over 16 & Rdw a built?

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

What condition is SB SR 79 (rdwy B) over SB SR 79 over 16 & Rdw a 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 SB SR 79 (rdwy B) over SB SR 79 over 16 & Rdw a carry?

About 9,380 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SB SR 79 (rdwy B) over SB SR 79 over 16 & Rdw a?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SB SR 79 (rdwy B) over SB SR 79 over 16 & Rdw a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.