US Bridges

Kopchak Road over Timber Run

PoorPosted for load

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.06 MI S of US 40 · Structure no. 6040330

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,695
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kopchak Road over Timber Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kopchak Road over Timber Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 1,695 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,353 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKopchak Road
CrossesTimber Run
Location0.06 MI S of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 422
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95267, -82.06353
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,695 (2015)
Projected traffic2,353 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kopchak Road over Timber Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Kopchak Road over Timber 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 Kopchak Road over Timber Run carry?

About 1,695 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kopchak Road over Timber Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kopchak Road over Timber Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.