US Bridges

SR 208 over Over Muskingum River

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · At the JCT of SR 666 · Structure no. 6005276

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
820 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,528
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 208 over Over Muskingum River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 208 over Over Muskingum River in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,528 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,509 by 2035. The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 208
CrossesOver Muskingum River
LocationAt the JCT of SR 666
RouteState Highway 208
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.12088, -82.00201
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length820 ft (249.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,528 (2015)
Projected traffic3,509 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 208 over Over Muskingum River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 208 over Over Muskingum River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 208 over Over Muskingum River carry?

About 2,528 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 208 over Over Muskingum River?

The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 208 over Over Muskingum River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.