US Bridges

Old Town RD over Jonathan Creek

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · Intersection of C652 C653 · Structure no. 6037755

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
567
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Town RD over Jonathan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Town RD over Jonathan Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 567 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 787 by 2035. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Town RD
CrossesJonathan Creek
LocationIntersection of C652 C653
RouteCounty Highway C0652
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85577, -82.12618
Functional classUrban 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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2015)
Projected traffic787 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Town RD over Jonathan Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Town RD over Jonathan 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 Old Town RD over Jonathan Creek carry?

About 567 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Town RD over Jonathan Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Town RD over Jonathan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.