US Bridges

CR 5 over CR 5 Spry RD over I 70

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1.7 M E of JCT SR 797 · Structure no. 6003338

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 over CR 5 Spry RD over I 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 5 over CR 5 Spry RD over I 70 in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,592 by 2035. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 5
CrossesCR 5 Spry RD over I 70
Location1.7 M E of JCT SR 797
RouteCounty Highway C0005
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97059, -81.86766
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic55,592 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 5 over CR 5 Spry RD over I 70 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5 over CR 5 Spry RD over I 70 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 5 over CR 5 Spry RD over I 70 carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 5 over CR 5 Spry RD over I 70?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5 over CR 5 Spry RD over I 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.