US Bridges

SR 146 over Over Big Run

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 4.5 MI E of JCT SR 586 · Structure no. 6004628

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,494
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 146 over Over Big Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 146 over Over Big Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,494 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,790 by 2035. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 146
CrossesOver Big Run
Location4.5 MI E of JCT SR 586
RouteState Highway 146
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02295, -82.09353
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,494 (2015)
Projected traffic11,790 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 146 over Over Big Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 146 over Over Big Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 146 over Over Big Run carry?

About 8,494 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 146 over Over Big Run?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 146 over Over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.