US Bridges

SR657 over Preston Hollow Run

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 3.64 MI N of SR13 · Structure no. 4506073

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,201
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR657 over Preston Hollow Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR657 over Preston Hollow Run in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,201 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,055 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR657
CrossesPreston Hollow Run
Location3.64 MI N of SR13
RouteState Highway 657
StateOhio
Coordinates40.16051, -82.46046
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 SR657 over Preston Hollow Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR657 over Preston Hollow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR657 over Preston Hollow Run carry?

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

How long is SR657 over Preston Hollow Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR657 over Preston Hollow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.