Rayner Lane over Meigs Ck
PoorPosted for loadMuskingum County, Ohio · .11 MI W of Cutler Lake · Structure no. 6030688
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rayner Lane over Meigs Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying Rayner Lane over Meigs Ck in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rayner Lane over Meigs Ck built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rayner Lane over Meigs Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Rayner Lane over Meigs Ck carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rayner Lane over Meigs Ck?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Rayner Lane over Meigs Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.