US Bridges

Bridge Street over Muskingum River

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · Between Philo-Duncan Fall · Structure no. 6054145

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
862 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Muskingum River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Muskingum River in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 862 ft (262.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesMuskingum River
LocationBetween Philo-Duncan Fall
RouteCity Street 32
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86777, -81.90944
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length862 ft (262.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck36 ft (11 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Bridge Street over Muskingum River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over Muskingum River 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 Bridge Street over Muskingum River carry?

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

How long is Bridge Street over Muskingum River?

The structure is 862 ft (262.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Muskingum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.