US Bridges

SR 60 over Meigs Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.1M S JCT SR 266 · Structure no. 5800250

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,186
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Meigs Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60 over Meigs Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,186 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,422 by 2035. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60
CrossesMeigs Creek
Location0.1M S JCT SR 266
RouteState Highway 60
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.59689, -81.69839
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,186 (2015)
Projected traffic4,422 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 60 over Meigs Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over Meigs Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60 over Meigs Creek carry?

About 3,186 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Meigs Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Meigs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.