US Bridges

International Road over Collins Fork

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 200 Ft W of SR 340 · Structure no. 6030505

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

International Road over Collins Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying International Road over Collins Fork in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 75 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesInternational Road
CrossesCollins Fork
Location200 Ft W of SR 340
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82489, -81.70519
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 International Road over Collins Fork built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is International Road over Collins Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does International Road over Collins Fork carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is International Road over Collins Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns International Road over Collins Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.