US Bridges

Crawford Lane over White Eyes Creek

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · .07 MI W of White Eyes RD · Structure no. 6052428

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Lane over White Eyes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crawford Lane over White Eyes Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 75 years old, older 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCrawford Lane
CrossesWhite Eyes Creek
Location.07 MI W of White Eyes RD
RouteCounty Highway T0435
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05822, -81.77485
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford Lane over White Eyes Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Crawford Lane over White Eyes Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Crawford Lane over White Eyes Creek carry?

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

How long is Crawford Lane over White Eyes Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford Lane over White Eyes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.