US Bridges

Douglas Lane RD over Otter Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of SR 657 · Structure no. 4534957

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Lane RD over Otter Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Douglas Lane RD over Otter Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDouglas Lane RD
CrossesOtter Fork
Location0.4 MI N of SR 657
RouteCounty Highway T0066
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24718, -82.57627
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2015)
Projected traffic322 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Douglas Lane RD over Otter Fork built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas Lane RD over Otter Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Douglas Lane RD over Otter Fork carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Douglas Lane RD over Otter Fork?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Douglas Lane RD over Otter Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.