Twp RD 562 over Little Muskingum River
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Ohio · 1.82 MI E. of JCT CR 12 · Structure no. 5635101
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twp RD 562 over Little Muskingum River is a steel truss - thru carrying Twp RD 562 over Little Muskingum River in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twp RD 562 over Little Muskingum River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Twp RD 562 over Little Muskingum River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Twp RD 562 over Little Muskingum River carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Twp RD 562 over Little Muskingum River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Twp RD 562 over Little Muskingum River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.