US Bridges

Dunlap RD over North Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 700 Ft N of Homer RD · Structure no. 4533038

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunlap RD over North Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Dunlap RD over North Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDunlap RD
CrossesNorth Fork
Location700 Ft N of Homer RD
RouteCounty Highway T0070
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25378, -82.50785
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dunlap RD over North Fork built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunlap 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 Dunlap RD over North Fork carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dunlap RD over North Fork?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Dunlap RD over North Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.