US Bridges

SB SR 79 Rdwy B over SB SR 79 over 11th ST

Good

Licking County, Ohio · SB SR 79 Rdwy B over 11th · Structure no. 4505050

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,690
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB SR 79 Rdwy B over SB SR 79 over 11th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB SR 79 Rdwy B over SB SR 79 over 11th 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 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 4,690 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,510 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSB SR 79 Rdwy B
CrossesSB SR 79 over 11th ST
LocationSB SR 79 Rdwy B over 11th
RouteState Highway 79
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05995, -82.41748
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,690 (2015)
Projected traffic6,510 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 11th ST 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 11th 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 SB SR 79 Rdwy B over SB SR 79 over 11th ST carry?

About 4,690 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SB SR 79 Rdwy B over SB SR 79 over 11th ST?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SB SR 79 Rdwy B over SB SR 79 over 11th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.