US Bridges

SR 555 over Over Muskingum River

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · At JCT SR 60 and SR 555 · Structure no. 6006280

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
543 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,916
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 555 over Over Muskingum River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 555 over Over Muskingum River in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 12,916 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,927 by 2035. The structure is 543 ft (165.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 555
CrossesOver Muskingum River
LocationAt JCT SR 60 and SR 555
RouteState Highway 555
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91073, -82.00369
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length543 ft (165.5 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,916 (2015)
Projected traffic17,927 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 555 over Over Muskingum River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 555 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 555 over Over Muskingum River carry?

About 12,916 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 555 over Over Muskingum River?

The structure is 543 ft (165.5 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 555 over Over Muskingum River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.