US Bridges

SR 800 over Muskrat Run

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.15 MI S of US 40 · Structure no. 0705676

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 800 over Muskrat Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 800 over Muskrat Run in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 800
CrossesMuskrat Run
Location1.15 MI S of US 40
RouteState Highway 800
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04234, -81.15904
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2024)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 800 over Muskrat Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 800 over Muskrat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 800 over Muskrat Run carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 800 over Muskrat Run?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 800 over Muskrat Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.