US Bridges

US 40 & Linden Ave over Licking& Muskingum River

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · .5 M W of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 6001351

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
905 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15,552
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 & Linden Ave over Licking& Muskingum River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 & Linden Ave over Licking& Muskingum River in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 15,552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,586 by 2035. The structure is 905 ft (275.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 & Linden Ave
CrossesLicking& Muskingum River
Location.5 M W of JCT US 22
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94006, -82.01496
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length905 ft (275.9 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,552 (2015)
Projected traffic21,586 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 & Linden Ave over Licking& Muskingum River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 & Linden Ave over Licking& Muskingum River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 & Linden Ave over Licking& Muskingum River carry?

About 15,552 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40 & Linden Ave over Licking& Muskingum River?

The structure is 905 ft (275.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 & Linden Ave over Licking& Muskingum River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.