US Bridges

Cass Irish Ridge R over Little Wakatomika Creek

GoodPosted for load

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.26 MI W of SR 60 · Structure no. 6044387

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cass Irish Ridge R over Little Wakatomika Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Cass Irish Ridge R over Little Wakatomika Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 125 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCass Irish Ridge R
CrossesLittle Wakatomika Creek
Location0.26 MI W of SR 60
RouteCounty Highway T0401
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15346, -82.03245
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cass Irish Ridge R over Little Wakatomika Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Cass Irish Ridge R over Little Wakatomika Creek 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 Cass Irish Ridge R over Little Wakatomika Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cass Irish Ridge R over Little Wakatomika Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cass Irish Ridge R over Little Wakatomika Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.