US Bridges

James Parkway over Ramp Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.9 Mi. W. of JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 4561805

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,328
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Parkway over Ramp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying James Parkway over Ramp Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,328 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,843 by 2030. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesJames Parkway
CrossesRamp Creek
Location0.9 Mi. W. of JCT SR 79
RouteCity Street JMPKY
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02026, -82.46714
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,328 (2010)
Projected traffic1,843 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 James Parkway over Ramp Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Parkway over Ramp Creek 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 James Parkway over Ramp Creek carry?

About 1,328 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is James Parkway over Ramp Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns James Parkway over Ramp Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.