US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Licking River

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.7 Miles S of JCT SR-146 · Structure no. 6042244

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Licking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Licking River in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2035. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesLicking River
Location0.7 Miles S of JCT SR-146
RouteCounty Highway C0408
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06249, -82.19199
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2015)
Projected traffic396 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Licking River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Licking River 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Licking River carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Licking River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.