US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Log Pond Run

Poor

Licking County, Ohio · 0.23 M W of · Structure no. 4560248

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
1951 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Log Pond Run is a concrete slab carrying Riverside Drive over Log Pond Run in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 1971. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesLog Pond Run
Location0.23 M W of
RouteCity Street RSIDE
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06408, -82.40021
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1951)
Projected traffic1,110 by 1971
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Riverside Drive over Log Pond Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over Log Pond Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Log Pond Run carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1951 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Log Pond Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over Log Pond Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.