US Bridges

SR 146 over Joes Run

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 11.5 MI E of JCT SR 586 · Structure no. 6004679

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,338
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 146 over Joes Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 146 over Joes Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 12,338 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,125 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 146
CrossesJoes Run
Location11.5 MI E of JCT SR 586
RouteState Highway 146
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95429, -82.02115
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,338 (2015)
Projected traffic17,125 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 Joes Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 146 over Joes Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 146 over Joes Run carry?

About 12,338 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 146 over Joes Run?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 146 over Joes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.