US Bridges

Broadway Street over Old Canal

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 300 Ft E. of 5th Str · Structure no. 4561645

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Street over Old Canal is a concrete frame carrying Broadway Street over Old Canal in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBroadway Street
CrossesOld Canal
Location300 Ft E. of 5th Str
RouteCity Street BRDWY
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96325, -82.48558
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Broadway Street over Old Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Street over Old Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Broadway Street over Old Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Street over Old Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Street over Old Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.