US Bridges

Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Muskingum County, Ohio · .61 MI N of Union Hill RD · Structure no. 6034543

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 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

Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Rock Road
CrossesBlue Rock Creek
Location.61 MI N of Union Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway T0244
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77456, -81.94295
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 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 Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek 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 Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.