US Bridges

Twp RD 307 over Little Muskingum River

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S. of JCT SR5 537 · Structure no. 5634806

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 307 over Little Muskingum River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Twp RD 307 over Little Muskingum River in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 95 ft (29 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 307
CrossesLittle Muskingum River
Location0.2 MI S. of JCT SR5 537
RouteCounty Highway T0307
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62979, -81.19072
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 closed3.1 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$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD 307 over Little Muskingum River built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD 307 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 307 over Little Muskingum River carry?

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

How long is Twp RD 307 over Little Muskingum River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 307 over Little Muskingum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.