US Bridges

County Road 17 over Lick Run

GoodPosted for load

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.2 Mile South of SR-792 · Structure no. 5836298

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over Lick Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 17 over Lick Run in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 17
CrossesLick Run
Location0.2 Mile South of SR-792
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.54167, -81.825
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2015)
Projected traffic190 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 17 over Lick Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 17 over Lick Run 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 17 over Lick Run carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 17 over Lick Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over Lick Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.