US Bridges

Rinard Mills Rd. over Little Muskingum River

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.02 Mi. E. of SR 26 · Structure no. 5634717

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rinard Mills Rd. over Little Muskingum River is a steel truss - thru carrying Rinard Mills Rd. over Little Muskingum River in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRinard Mills Rd.
CrossesLittle Muskingum River
Location0.02 Mi. E. of SR 26
RouteCounty Highway C0138
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5853, -81.1545
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Rinard Mills Rd. over Little Muskingum River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rinard Mills Rd. 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 Rinard Mills Rd. over Little Muskingum River carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rinard Mills Rd. over Little Muskingum River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rinard Mills Rd. over Little Muskingum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.