US Bridges

SR 541 over Muskingum River

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · .1 M E of JCT SR 16 & 83 · Structure no. 1601237

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
802 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,672
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 541 over Muskingum River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 541 over Muskingum River in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 71 years old, older 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 14,672 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,365 by 2035. The structure is 802 ft (244.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 541
CrossesMuskingum River
Location.1 M E of JCT SR 16 & 83
RouteState Highway 541
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.2752, -81.87463
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length802 ft (244.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,672 (2015)
Projected traffic20,365 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 541 over Muskingum River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 541 over Muskingum River 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 SR 541 over Muskingum River carry?

About 14,672 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 541 over Muskingum River?

The structure is 802 ft (244.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 541 over Muskingum River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.