US Bridges

Cutler Lake Road over Guyst Fork

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · Intersection Rural Dale R · Structure no. 6030270

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cutler Lake Road over Guyst Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Cutler Lake Road over Guyst Fork in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCutler Lake Road
CrossesGuyst Fork
LocationIntersection Rural Dale R
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78287, -81.79163
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2015)
Projected traffic362 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cutler Lake Road over Guyst Fork built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Cutler Lake Road over Guyst Fork 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 Cutler Lake Road over Guyst Fork carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cutler Lake Road over Guyst Fork?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cutler Lake Road over Guyst Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.