US Bridges

Lambert Road over Moxahala Creek

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.55 MI E of SR 93 · Structure no. 6037224

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
467
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lambert Road over Moxahala Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lambert Road over Moxahala Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 70 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2037. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLambert Road
CrossesMoxahala Creek
Location0.55 MI E of SR 93
RouteCounty Highway C0041
StateOhio
Coordinates39.855, -82.05639
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2017)
Projected traffic648 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$753.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lambert Road over Moxahala Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Lambert Road over Moxahala 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 Lambert Road over Moxahala Creek carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lambert Road over Moxahala Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lambert Road over Moxahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.