US Bridges

CR 40 Plainview RD over Little Muskingum River

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Ohio · 05.9 Mi. W of SR800 · Structure no. 5633230

Built
1886
139 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40 Plainview RD over Little Muskingum River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 40 Plainview RD over Little Muskingum River in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 139 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 40 Plainview RD
CrossesLittle Muskingum River
Location05.9 Mi. W of SR800
RouteCounty Highway C0040
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65544, -81.12099
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 40 Plainview RD over Little Muskingum River built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 40 Plainview RD over Little 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 40 Plainview RD over Little Muskingum River carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 40 Plainview RD over Little Muskingum River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns CR 40 Plainview RD over Little Muskingum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.