US Bridges

County Road 343 over S Fk Lic Riv(irv Wicke E

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. E. of Jct. SR79 · Structure no. 4561546

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,964
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 343 over S Fk Lic Riv(irv Wicke E is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 343 over S Fk Lic Riv(irv Wicke E in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 46 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 5,964 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,278 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road 343
CrossesS Fk Lic Riv(irv Wicke E
Location1.0 Mi. E. of Jct. SR79
RouteCounty Highway C0343
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01573, -82.43951
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,964 (2015)
Projected traffic8,278 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County Road 343 over S Fk Lic Riv(irv Wicke E built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is County Road 343 over S Fk Lic Riv(irv Wicke E 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 County Road 343 over S Fk Lic Riv(irv Wicke E carry?

About 5,964 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 343 over S Fk Lic Riv(irv Wicke E?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 343 over S Fk Lic Riv(irv Wicke E?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.