US Bridges

Greenhouse Road over Shawnee Run

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · .05 MI W of Darlington DR · Structure no. 6037410

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
553
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenhouse Road over Shawnee Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenhouse Road over Shawnee Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 125 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 553 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenhouse Road
CrossesShawnee Run
Location.05 MI W of Darlington DR
RouteCity Street T0125
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89465, -82.02042
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2015)
Projected traffic768 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Greenhouse Road over Shawnee Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Greenhouse Road over Shawnee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Greenhouse Road over Shawnee Run carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greenhouse Road over Shawnee Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Greenhouse Road over Shawnee Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.