US Bridges

Waters Street over Old Canal

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 100 Ft N of US Rt 40 · Structure no. 4561651

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waters Street over Old Canal is a concrete frame carrying Waters Street over Old Canal in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 297 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWaters Street
CrossesOld Canal
Location100 Ft N of US Rt 40
RouteCity Street 245
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96204, -82.48807
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width297 ft (90.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Waters Street over Old Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waters 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 Waters Street over Old Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waters Street over Old Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 297 ft wide.

Who owns Waters Street over Old Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.