US Bridges

SR 60 over Ohio Central RR

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · .7 M S of JCT SR 16 · Structure no. 6002250

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

About this bridge

SR 60 over Ohio Central RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60 over Ohio Central RR 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 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60
CrossesOhio Central RR
Location.7 M S of JCT SR 16
RouteState Highway 60
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14035, -82.02896
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 60 over Ohio Central RR built?

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

What condition is SR 60 over Ohio Central RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60 over Ohio Central RR carry?

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

How long is SR 60 over Ohio Central RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Ohio Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.