US Bridges

Old Newark Road over Joes Run

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · .1 MI S of SR 146 · Structure no. 6060005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,963
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Newark Road over Joes Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Newark Road over Joes Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,963 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,113 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Newark Road
CrossesJoes Run
Location.1 MI S of SR 146
RouteCity Street 905
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95367, -82.02243
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,963 (2015)
Projected traffic4,113 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Newark Road over Joes Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Newark Road over Joes Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Newark Road over Joes Run carry?

About 2,963 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Newark Road over Joes Run?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Newark Road over Joes Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.