US Bridges

Schoolhouse Road over Ohio Central Railroad

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.05 MI N of Narrows RD · Structure no. 6044255

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoolhouse Road over Ohio Central Railroad is a steel truss - thru carrying Schoolhouse Road over Ohio Central Railroad in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSchoolhouse Road
CrossesOhio Central Railroad
Location0.05 MI N of Narrows RD
RouteCounty Highway T0118
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.13537, -82.05808
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schoolhouse Road over Ohio Central Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schoolhouse Road over Ohio Central Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Schoolhouse Road over Ohio Central Railroad carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schoolhouse Road over Ohio Central Railroad?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Schoolhouse Road over Ohio Central Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.