US Bridges

Snyder RD over North Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 0.25 MI E of SR 13 · Structure no. 4532724

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snyder RD over North Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Snyder RD over North Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSnyder RD
CrossesNorth Fork
Location0.25 MI E of SR 13
RouteCounty Highway T0254
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.13365, -82.42325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2015)
Projected traffic444 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$98 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snyder RD over North Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Snyder RD over North 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Snyder RD over North Fork carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Snyder RD over North Fork?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Snyder RD over North Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.