US Bridges

SR 657 over Over Otter Fork Lic Rive

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 3 M N of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 4506243

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 657 over Over Otter Fork Lic Rive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 657 over Over Otter Fork Lic Rive in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 73 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 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 874 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 657
CrossesOver Otter Fork Lic Rive
Location3 M N of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 657
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24586, -82.58266
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2015)
Projected traffic874 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR 657 over Over Otter Fork Lic Rive built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 657 over Over Otter Fork Lic Rive 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 657 over Over Otter Fork Lic Rive carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 657 over Over Otter Fork Lic Rive?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 657 over Over Otter Fork Lic Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.