US Bridges

Twp RD 834 over Little Muskingum River

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 375 West of JCT CR 16 · Structure no. 5633559

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 834 over Little Muskingum River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Twp RD 834 over Little Muskingum River in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp RD 834
CrossesLittle Muskingum River
Location375 West of JCT CR 16
RouteCounty Highway T0834
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73411, -81.27694
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD 834 over Little Muskingum River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD 834 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 Twp RD 834 over Little Muskingum River carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 834 over Little Muskingum River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 834 over Little Muskingum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.