North Street over Muskingum River
GoodMuskingum County, Ohio · 0.03 W of SR 60 Gaysport · Structure no. 6031308
- Built
- 1886
- 139 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 686 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,236
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Street over Muskingum River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Street over Muskingum River in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 139 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,049 by 2035. The structure is 686 ft (209 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Street over Muskingum River built?
It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is North Street over Muskingum River 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 North Street over Muskingum River carry?
About 1,236 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is North Street over Muskingum River?
The structure is 686 ft (209 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns North Street over Muskingum River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.