US Bridges

WB SR 16 over WB SR 16 over Caprail RR

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · .26 M E of Licking C Line · Structure no. 6000037

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,025
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB SR 16 over WB SR 16 over Caprail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB SR 16 over WB SR 16 over Caprail RR in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 4,025 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,587 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWB SR 16
CrossesWB SR 16 over Caprail RR
Location.26 M E of Licking C Line
RouteState Highway 16
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09431, -82.18903
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,025 (2015)
Projected traffic5,587 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB SR 16 over WB SR 16 over Caprail RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB SR 16 over WB SR 16 over Caprail RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does WB SR 16 over WB SR 16 over Caprail RR carry?

About 4,025 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is WB SR 16 over WB SR 16 over Caprail RR?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns WB SR 16 over WB SR 16 over Caprail RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.