US Bridges

Ridgely Tract RD over South Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 0.25 MI E of SR 79 · Structure no. 4532252

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
332
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgely Tract RD over South Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Ridgely Tract RD over South Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 39 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 5 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgely Tract RD
CrossesSouth Fork
Location0.25 MI E of SR 79
RouteCounty Highway T0308
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98869, -82.47519
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2015)
Projected traffic461 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ridgely Tract RD over South Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Ridgely Tract RD over South Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgely Tract RD over South Fork carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ridgely Tract RD over South Fork?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgely Tract RD over South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.