US Bridges

CR 55 over C55 Rix Mill RD over I70

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1.2 M W of JCT SR 83 · Structure no. 6003699

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 over C55 Rix Mill RD over I70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 55 over C55 Rix Mill RD over I70 in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,677 by 2035. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 55
CrossesC55 Rix Mill RD over I70
Location1.2 M W of JCT SR 83
RouteCounty Highway C0055
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97811, -81.75271
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2015)
Projected traffic50,677 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 55 over C55 Rix Mill RD over I70 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55 over C55 Rix Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 55 over C55 Rix Mill RD over I70 carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 55 over C55 Rix Mill RD over I70?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 55 over C55 Rix Mill RD over I70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.