US Bridges

Kopchak Road over Timber Run

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.06 MI S of US 40 · Structure no. 6040357

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
118 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 truss - thru carrying Kopchak Road over Timber Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,695 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,353 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKopchak Road
CrossesTimber Run
Location0.06 MI S of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 422
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95251, -82.064
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kopchak Road over Timber Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 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 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kopchak Road over Timber Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.