US Bridges

State Route 16 over WB SR 16 over SR 60

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · At JCT of SR 60 · Structure no. 6000207

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,409
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 16 over WB SR 16 over SR 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 16 over WB SR 16 over SR 60 in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,409 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,344 by 2035. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 16
CrossesWB SR 16 over SR 60
LocationAt JCT of SR 60
RouteState Highway 16
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15523, -82.02611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,409 (2015)
Projected traffic3,344 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 16 over WB SR 16 over SR 60 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 16 over WB SR 16 over SR 60 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 16 over WB SR 16 over SR 60 carry?

About 2,409 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 16 over WB SR 16 over SR 60?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 16 over WB SR 16 over SR 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.