US Bridges

SR 161 EB over SR 161 EB over Mink Road

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 2.3 M E of Franklin CO · Structure no. 4505549

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,236
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 161 EB over SR 161 EB over Mink Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 161 EB over SR 161 EB over Mink Road in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 17,236 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,924 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 161 EB
CrossesSR 161 EB over Mink Road
Location2.3 M E of Franklin CO
RouteState Highway 161
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08057, -82.72243
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,236 (2015)
Projected traffic23,924 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 SR 161 EB over SR 161 EB over Mink Road built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 161 EB over SR 161 EB over Mink Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 161 EB over SR 161 EB over Mink Road carry?

About 17,236 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 161 EB over SR 161 EB over Mink Road?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 161 EB over SR 161 EB over Mink Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.