US Bridges

Brighton Blvd. over Chaps Run

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.60 MI N of Pershing RD · Structure no. 6060870

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,414
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brighton Blvd. over Chaps Run is a concrete slab carrying Brighton Blvd. over Chaps Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 98 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 6 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 6,414 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,514 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrighton Blvd.
CrossesChaps Run
Location0.60 MI N of Pershing RD
RouteCity Street 902
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9336, -82.02228
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,414 (2023)
Projected traffic7,514 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Brighton Blvd. over Chaps Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Brighton Blvd. over Chaps Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Brighton Blvd. over Chaps Run carry?

About 6,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brighton Blvd. over Chaps Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Brighton Blvd. over Chaps Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.