US Bridges

Zanesville Road over Conrail Railroad

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.07 MI N of Main Street · Structure no. 6036651

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,048
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zanesville Road over Conrail Railroad is a concrete slab carrying Zanesville Road over Conrail Railroad in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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.

It carries about 7,048 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,783 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesZanesville Road
CrossesConrail Railroad
Location0.07 MI N of Main Street
RouteCity Street 900
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.80833, -82.07341
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,048 (2015)
Projected traffic9,783 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Zanesville Road over Conrail Railroad built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zanesville Road over Conrail Railroad 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 Zanesville Road over Conrail Railroad carry?

About 7,048 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Zanesville Road over Conrail Railroad?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Zanesville Road over Conrail Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.