US Bridges

Dillon Falls RD over Licking River

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.1 MI SW of CR 660 · Structure no. 6040071

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
399 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,841
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dillon Falls RD over Licking River is a steel truss - thru carrying Dillon Falls RD over Licking River in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,841 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2035. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDillon Falls RD
CrossesLicking River
Location0.1 MI SW of CR 660
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97094, -82.05728
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,841 (2015)
Projected traffic2,555 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dillon Falls RD over Licking River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dillon Falls RD over Licking River 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 Dillon Falls RD over Licking River carry?

About 1,841 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dillon Falls RD over Licking River?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dillon Falls RD over Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.