US Bridges

Thornwood DR over Ramp Creek

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 150 Ft S of Irvingwick DR · Structure no. 4536827

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,997
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thornwood DR over Ramp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thornwood DR over Ramp Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,997 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,548 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesThornwood DR
CrossesRamp Creek
Location150 Ft S of Irvingwick DR
RouteCounty Highway 134
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0259, -82.48017
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,997 (2015)
Projected traffic5,548 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Thornwood DR over Ramp Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thornwood DR over Ramp Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Thornwood DR over Ramp Creek carry?

About 3,997 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thornwood DR over Ramp Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Thornwood DR over Ramp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.