US Bridges

Orchard Street over S Fork of Licking River

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.02 MI E of Licking View · Structure no. 4560140

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,520
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Street over S Fork of Licking River is a steel truss - thru carrying Orchard Street over S Fork of Licking River in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 45 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,097 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOrchard Street
CrossesS Fork of Licking River
Location0.02 MI E of Licking View
RouteCity Street 966
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04293, -82.41212
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2023)
Projected traffic2,097 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Orchard Street over S Fork of Licking River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Orchard Street over S Fork of Licking River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard Street over S Fork of Licking River carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Street over S Fork of Licking River?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Street over S Fork of Licking River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.