US Bridges

North Pike over Valley Run

PoorPosted for load

Muskingum County, Ohio · .19 MI W of Poplar Forks · Structure no. 6039154

Built
1830
195 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Pike over Valley Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying North Pike over Valley Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1830, so it is 195 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 4 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Pike
CrossesValley Run
Location.19 MI W of Poplar Forks
RouteCounty Highway T0026
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94901, -82.22716
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Pike over Valley Run built?

It was built in 1830, making it 195 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Pike over Valley Run 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 North Pike over Valley Run carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Pike over Valley Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns North Pike over Valley Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.