US Bridges

SR 657 over North Fork Licking River

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 4.9 M N of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 4506286

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 657 over North Fork Licking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 657 over North Fork Licking River in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 874 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 657
CrossesNorth Fork Licking River
Location4.9 M N of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 657
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.26724, -82.60683
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 North Fork Licking River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 657 over North Fork Licking River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 657 over North Fork Licking River carry?

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

How long is SR 657 over North Fork Licking River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 657 over North Fork Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.