US Bridges

South 2nd Street over South Fork Licking River

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · So 2nd ST over So Fork · Structure no. 4561112

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,428
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 2nd Street over South Fork Licking River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying South 2nd Street over South Fork Licking River in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 44 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 5 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 4,428 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,572 by 2035. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth 2nd Street
CrossesSouth Fork Licking River
LocationSo 2nd ST over So Fork
RouteCity Street 947
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05051, -82.39671
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,428 (2022)
Projected traffic4,572 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 South 2nd Street over South Fork Licking River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is South 2nd Street over South Fork Licking River 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 South 2nd Street over South Fork Licking River carry?

About 4,428 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South 2nd Street over South Fork Licking River?

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns South 2nd Street over South Fork Licking River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.