US Bridges

Blue Jay RD over Claylick Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 130 Ft W of Franks RD · Structure no. 4531787

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Jay RD over Claylick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Jay RD over Claylick Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 56 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBlue Jay RD
CrossesClaylick Creek
Location130 Ft W of Franks RD
RouteCounty Highway 314
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01481, -82.35125
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Blue Jay RD over Claylick Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Blue Jay RD over Claylick Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Jay RD over Claylick Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blue Jay RD over Claylick Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Jay RD over Claylick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.