US Bridges

SR 657 over SR657 over Clear Fork CR

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 2 M N of JCT SR 13 · Structure no. 4506006

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,201
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 657 over SR657 over Clear Fork CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 657 over SR657 over Clear Fork CR in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 64 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,201 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,055 by 2035. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 657
CrossesSR657 over Clear Fork CR
Location2 M N of JCT SR 13
RouteState Highway 657
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14012, -82.44624
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,201 (2015)
Projected traffic3,055 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 657 over SR657 over Clear Fork CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 657 over SR657 over Clear Fork CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 657 over SR657 over Clear Fork CR carry?

About 2,201 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 657 over SR657 over Clear Fork CR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 657 over SR657 over Clear Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.