US Bridges

East Main ST over North Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · East Main over North Fork · Structure no. 4560175

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,231
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Main ST over North Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying East Main ST over North Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 125 years old, older 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 7,231 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,978 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Main ST
CrossesNorth Fork
LocationEast Main over North Fork
RouteCity Street 585
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05931, -82.39671
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span151 ft (46.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,231 (2023)
Projected traffic9,978 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Main ST over North Fork built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is East Main ST over North 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does East Main ST over North Fork carry?

About 7,231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Main ST over North Fork?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns East Main ST over North Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.