US Bridges

Twp RD 575 over Little Muskingum River

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.02 MI E. of JCT CR 68 · Structure no. 5634954

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 575 over Little Muskingum River is a steel truss - thru carrying Twp RD 575 over Little Muskingum River in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp RD 575
CrossesLittle Muskingum River
Location0.02 MI E. of JCT CR 68
RouteCounty Highway T0575
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60703, -81.12246
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 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 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 Twp RD 575 over Little Muskingum River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Twp RD 575 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 575 over Little Muskingum River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 575 over Little Muskingum River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 575 over Little Muskingum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.