US Bridges

Westbound SR 16 over Wakatomika Ck & CR 38

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 3.7 MI E of Lic Co. Line · Structure no. 6000215

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
676 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,203
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westbound SR 16 over Wakatomika Ck & CR 38 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westbound SR 16 over Wakatomika Ck & CR 38 in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,203 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,446 by 2035. The structure is 676 ft (205.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWestbound SR 16
CrossesWakatomika Ck & CR 38
Location3.7 MI E of Lic Co. Line
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.12425, -82.13868
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length676 ft (205.9 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,203 (2015)
Projected traffic4,446 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Wakatomika Ck & CR 38 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westbound SR 16 over Wakatomika Ck & CR 38 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Westbound SR 16 over Wakatomika Ck & CR 38 carry?

About 3,203 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Westbound SR 16 over Wakatomika Ck & CR 38?

The structure is 676 ft (205.9 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Westbound SR 16 over Wakatomika Ck & CR 38?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.