US Bridges

Castle RD over Lobdell Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 1.3 MI N of SR 37 · Structure no. 4534701

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castle RD over Lobdell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Castle RD over Lobdell Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCastle RD
CrossesLobdell Creek
Location1.3 MI N of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway T0164
StateOhio
Coordinates40.13879, -82.63601
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2016)
Projected traffic151 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Castle RD over Lobdell Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castle RD over Lobdell 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 Castle RD over Lobdell Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Castle RD over Lobdell Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Castle RD over Lobdell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.