US Bridges

Richey Road over Joes Run

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · .24 MI E of Northpointe · Structure no. 6040187

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,542
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richey Road over Joes Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richey Road over Joes Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,916 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRichey Road
CrossesJoes Run
Location.24 MI E of Northpointe
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99598, -82.0248
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,542 (2015)
Projected traffic4,916 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 Richey Road over Joes Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richey Road over Joes Run 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 Richey Road over Joes Run carry?

About 3,542 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Richey Road over Joes Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Richey Road over Joes Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.