US Bridges

Madison Hall Road over North Branch

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · Intersection Mollies Rock · Structure no. 6046401

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Hall Road over North Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying Madison Hall Road over North Branch in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Hall Road
CrossesNorth Branch
LocationIntersection Mollies Rock
RouteCounty Highway C0164
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08373, -81.95355
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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
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 Madison Hall Road over North Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Hall Road over North Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Hall Road over North Branch carry?

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

How long is Madison Hall Road over North Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Hall Road over North Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.