US Bridges

CR 34 over CR34 Ridge RD over I70

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 4.5 MI E of Lic CO Line · Structure no. 6002463

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 34 over CR34 Ridge RD over I70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 34 over CR34 Ridge RD over I70 in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 57 years old, older 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,700 by 2035. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 34
CrossesCR34 Ridge RD over I70
Location4.5 MI E of Lic CO Line
RouteCounty Highway C0034
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94632, -82.14037
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2015)
Projected traffic42,700 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 34 over CR34 Ridge RD over I70 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 34 over CR34 Ridge RD over I70 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 34 over CR34 Ridge RD over I70 carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 34 over CR34 Ridge RD over I70?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 34 over CR34 Ridge RD over I70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.