US Bridges

County Road 273 over Muskingum River

Good

Coshocton County, Ohio · 1.5 Mile W JCT CR271 · Structure no. 1634968

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
440 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,303
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 273 over Muskingum River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 273 over Muskingum River in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,303 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,809 by 2035. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 273
CrossesMuskingum River
Location1.5 Mile W JCT CR271
RouteCounty Highway C0273
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.18767, -81.88861
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,303 (2015)
Projected traffic1,809 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 County Road 273 over Muskingum River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 273 over Muskingum 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 273 over Muskingum River carry?

About 1,303 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 273 over Muskingum River?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 273 over Muskingum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.