US Bridges

Simmons RD over North Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 450 Ft N of Homer RD · Structure no. 4536819

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simmons RD over North Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Simmons RD over North Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSimmons RD
CrossesNorth Fork
Location450 Ft N of Homer RD
RouteCounty Highway T0072
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25312, -82.528
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 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 Simmons RD over North Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simmons 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Simmons RD over North Fork carry?

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

How long is Simmons RD over North Fork?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Simmons RD over North Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.