US Bridges

Liberty Drive over Ramp Creek (liberty Dr)

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. S. of Jct. CR343 · Structure no. 4561597

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
585
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Drive over Ramp Creek (liberty Dr) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Liberty Drive over Ramp Creek (liberty Dr) in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Drive
CrossesRamp Creek (liberty Dr)
Location0.1 Mi. S. of Jct. CR343
RouteCounty Highway C0305
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01791, -82.44913
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2015)
Projected traffic812 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Liberty Drive over Ramp Creek (liberty Dr) built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Drive over Ramp Creek (liberty Dr) 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 Liberty Drive over Ramp Creek (liberty Dr) carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Drive over Ramp Creek (liberty Dr)?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Drive over Ramp Creek (liberty Dr)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.