US Bridges

Northpointe Drive over Joes Run

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.34MI S of Fairview RD · Structure no. 6060027

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,116
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northpointe Drive over Joes Run is a concrete culvert carrying Northpointe Drive over Joes Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,116 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,340 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthpointe Drive
CrossesJoes Run
Location0.34MI S of Fairview RD
RouteCity Street NORPT
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00442, -82.02374
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,116 (2020)
Projected traffic7,340 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Northpointe Drive over Joes Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northpointe Drive 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 Northpointe Drive over Joes Run carry?

About 6,116 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Northpointe Drive over Joes Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Northpointe Drive over Joes Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.