US Bridges

Brailer Lane over Licking River Trib

PoorPosted for load

Muskingum County, Ohio · .02 MI N of Pleasant Vall · Structure no. 6042074

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brailer Lane over Licking River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brailer Lane over Licking River Trib in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBrailer Lane
CrossesLicking River Trib
Location.02 MI N of Pleasant Vall
RouteCounty Highway T0008
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03999, -82.16643
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Brailer Lane over Licking River Trib built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brailer Lane over Licking River Trib 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 Brailer Lane over Licking River Trib carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brailer Lane over Licking River Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brailer Lane over Licking River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.