US Bridges

Homer RD over North Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.6 MI E of SR 657 · Structure no. 4536790

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
597
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homer RD over North Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Homer RD over North Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2037. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHomer RD
CrossesNorth Fork
Location0.6 MI E of SR 657
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27048, -82.59893
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2017)
Projected traffic829 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Homer RD over North Fork built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homer RD over North 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 Homer RD over North Fork carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Homer RD over North Fork?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Homer RD over North Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.