US Bridges

West Carlisle Road over Five Mile Run

PoorPosted for load

Muskingum County, Ohio · .23 MI S of Ashcraft Road · Structure no. 6043356

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
512
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Carlisle Road over Five Mile Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Carlisle Road over Five Mile Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 512 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWest Carlisle Road
CrossesFive Mile Run
Location.23 MI S of Ashcraft Road
RouteCounty Highway C0094
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15772, -82.13365
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2015)
Projected traffic711 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 West Carlisle Road over Five Mile Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Carlisle Road over Five Mile 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 West Carlisle Road over Five Mile Run carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Carlisle Road over Five Mile Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns West Carlisle Road over Five Mile Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.