US Bridges

Lake Drive RD over South Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 800 Ft S of Irvingwick DR · Structure no. 4537378

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Drive RD over South Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lake Drive RD over South Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 585 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLake Drive RD
CrossesSouth Fork
Location800 Ft S of Irvingwick DR
RouteCounty Highway C0305
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01621, -82.4493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2015)
Projected traffic812 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Lake Drive RD over South Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Drive RD over South 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Drive RD over South Fork carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lake Drive RD over South Fork?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Drive RD over South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.