US Bridges

Foundation RD over Otter Fork

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Licking County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E of CR 26 · Structure no. 4537998

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
487
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foundation RD over Otter Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foundation RD over Otter Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFoundation RD
CrossesOtter Fork
Location0.3 MI E of CR 26
RouteCounty Highway C0002
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23881, -82.70734
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2018)
Projected traffic676 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Foundation RD over Otter Fork built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foundation 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 Foundation RD over Otter Fork carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Foundation RD over Otter Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Foundation RD over Otter Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.