US Bridges

8th Street over Mcconnel Run

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 8th Street & Augusta Ave · Structure no. 5835615

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
583
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Street over Mcconnel Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th Street over Mcconnel Run in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 583 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,777 by 2018. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries8th Street
CrossesMcconnel Run
Location8th Street & Augusta Ave
RouteCity Street 53
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6514, -81.85054
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (1998)
Projected traffic1,777 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 8th Street over Mcconnel Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Street over Mcconnel Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 8th Street over Mcconnel Run carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 8th Street over Mcconnel Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Street over Mcconnel Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.