Shaw Road over Moxahala Creek Trib
PoorPosted for loadMuskingum County, Ohio · .12 MI S of Moxadarla RD · Structure no. 6037496
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 317
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shaw Road over Moxahala Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shaw Road over Moxahala Creek Trib in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shaw Road over Moxahala Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shaw Road over Moxahala Creek Trib in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Shaw Road over Moxahala Creek Trib carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shaw Road over Moxahala Creek Trib?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Shaw Road over Moxahala Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.