US Bridges

Torrens RD over North Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 80 Ft W of SR 13 · Structure no. 4538293

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Torrens RD over North Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Torrens RD over North Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTorrens RD
CrossesNorth Fork
Location80 Ft W of SR 13
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24449, -82.45274
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Torrens RD over North Fork built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Torrens 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Torrens RD over North Fork carry?

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

How long is Torrens RD over North Fork?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Torrens RD over North Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.