US Bridges

Westbound SR 16 over WB 16 over Wakatomika Ck

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · .2 MI West of JCT SR 60 · Structure no. 6000193

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,099
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westbound SR 16 over WB 16 over Wakatomika Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westbound SR 16 over WB 16 over Wakatomika Ck in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,099 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,301 by 2035. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestbound SR 16
CrossesWB 16 over Wakatomika Ck
Location.2 MI West of JCT SR 60
RouteState Highway 16
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15584, -82.03187
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,099 (2015)
Projected traffic4,301 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westbound SR 16 over WB 16 over Wakatomika Ck built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westbound SR 16 over WB 16 over Wakatomika Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Westbound SR 16 over WB 16 over Wakatomika Ck carry?

About 3,099 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Westbound SR 16 over WB 16 over Wakatomika Ck?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Westbound SR 16 over WB 16 over Wakatomika Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.