US Bridges

Old River Road over Duncan Run

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S of Duncan Run RD · Structure no. 6034233

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
412
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River Road over Duncan Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old River Road over Duncan Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 51 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 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld River Road
CrossesDuncan Run
Location0.2 MI S of Duncan Run RD
RouteCounty Highway C0006
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85321, -81.90612
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2015)
Projected traffic572 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old River Road over Duncan Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Old River Road over Duncan Run 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 Old River Road over Duncan Run carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old River Road over Duncan Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old River Road over Duncan Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.