County Road 203 over Muskingum River
PoorPosted for loadMorgan County, Ohio · Mcconnelsville Village · Structure no. 5835712
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 566 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,919
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 203 over Muskingum River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 203 over Muskingum River in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 112 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 3 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 8,919 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,380 by 2035. The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 County Road 203 over Muskingum River built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is County Road 203 over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 203 over Muskingum River carry?
About 8,919 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Road 203 over Muskingum River?
The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 203 over Muskingum River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.