US Bridges

Blue Rock RD over Trib to Blue Rock Creek

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Muskingum County, Ohio · .74 MI N of Union Hill RD · Structure no. 6034660

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Rock RD over Trib to Blue Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Blue Rock RD over Trib to Blue Rock Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Rock RD
CrossesTrib to Blue Rock Creek
Location.74 MI N of Union Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway T0136
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77639, -81.94306
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic278 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$698.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Rock RD over Trib to Blue Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Rock RD over Trib to Blue Rock Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Rock RD over Trib to Blue Rock Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Blue Rock RD over Trib to Blue Rock Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Rock RD over Trib to Blue Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.