US Bridges

Sandbar RD CR 16 over Little Muskingum River

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.33 MI N. of JCT CR 12 · Structure no. 5630004

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandbar RD CR 16 over Little Muskingum River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sandbar RD CR 16 over Little Muskingum River in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSandbar RD CR 16
CrossesLittle Muskingum River
Location0.33 MI N. of JCT CR 12
RouteCounty Highway C0016
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70294, -81.24979
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2015)
Projected traffic99 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sandbar RD CR 16 over Little Muskingum River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandbar RD CR 16 over Little 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sandbar RD CR 16 over Little Muskingum River carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sandbar RD CR 16 over Little Muskingum River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sandbar RD CR 16 over Little Muskingum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.