US Bridges

SR 60 over Over Wakatomika Creek

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1.3 M S of JCT SR 16 · Structure no. 6002226

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,573
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Over Wakatomika Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60 over Over Wakatomika Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7,573 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,511 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60
CrossesOver Wakatomika Creek
Location1.3 M S of JCT SR 16
RouteState Highway 60
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.13296, -82.02625
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,573 (2015)
Projected traffic10,511 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Over Wakatomika Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over Over Wakatomika 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60 over Over Wakatomika Creek carry?

About 7,573 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Over Wakatomika Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Over Wakatomika Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.