US Bridges

Hopewell Drive over S Fk Lic R(hopewell Dr)

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Licking County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. W. of Jct. SR13 · Structure no. 4561473

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,209
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Drive over S Fk Lic R(hopewell Dr) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hopewell Drive over S Fk Lic R(hopewell Dr) in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 53 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 11,209 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,558 by 2035. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHopewell Drive
CrossesS Fk Lic R(hopewell Dr)
Location0.5 Mi. W. of Jct. SR13
RouteCity Street HOPEW
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03752, -82.41354
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,209 (2015)
Projected traffic15,558 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hopewell Drive over S Fk Lic R(hopewell Dr) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Hopewell Drive over S Fk Lic R(hopewell Dr) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hopewell Drive over S Fk Lic R(hopewell Dr) carry?

About 11,209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Drive over S Fk Lic R(hopewell Dr)?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell Drive over S Fk Lic R(hopewell Dr)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.