US Bridges

Twp RD 232 over Little Muskingum River

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 200 West of Jct. CR 16 · Structure no. 5633605

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 232 over Little Muskingum River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD 232 over Little Muskingum River in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 125 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp RD 232
CrossesLittle Muskingum River
Location200 West of Jct. CR 16
RouteCounty Highway T0232
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72115, -81.26668
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 232 over Little Muskingum River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Twp RD 232 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 232 over Little Muskingum River carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 232 over Little Muskingum River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 232 over Little Muskingum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.