US Bridges

SR 661 over North Branch Clear Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.9 MI S.Of JCT SR 657 · Structure no. 4506464

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,913
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 661 over North Branch Clear Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 661 over North Branch Clear Fork 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 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 2,913 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,043 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 661
CrossesNorth Branch Clear Fork
Location0.9 MI S.Of JCT SR 657
RouteState Highway 661
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.17758, -82.51939
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,913 (2015)
Projected traffic4,043 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 661 over North Branch Clear Fork built?

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

What condition is SR 661 over North Branch Clear Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 661 over North Branch Clear Fork carry?

About 2,913 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 661 over North Branch Clear Fork?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 661 over North Branch Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.