US Bridges

Reynolds RD over Lake Fork

FairPosted for load

Licking County, Ohio · 950 Ft S of Lake Fork RD · Structure no. 4532767

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynolds RD over Lake Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Reynolds RD over Lake Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesReynolds RD
CrossesLake Fork
Location950 Ft S of Lake Fork RD
RouteCounty Highway C0017
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.20448, -82.4614
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Reynolds RD over Lake Fork built?

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

What condition is Reynolds RD over Lake 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 Reynolds RD over Lake Fork carry?

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

How long is Reynolds RD over Lake Fork?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds RD over Lake Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.