US Bridges

Brandywine Blvd over Brandywine and Joes Ru

FairPosted for load

Muskingum County, Ohio · 2040FT W of JCT SR 60 · Structure no. 6060951

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,585
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandywine Blvd over Brandywine and Joes Ru is a steel culvert carrying Brandywine Blvd over Brandywine and Joes Ru in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 46 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,585 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,916 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrandywine Blvd
CrossesBrandywine and Joes Ru
Location2040FT W of JCT SR 60
RouteCity Street 316
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98566, -82.0285
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,585 (2012)
Projected traffic11,916 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Brandywine Blvd over Brandywine and Joes Ru built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Brandywine Blvd over Brandywine and Joes Ru 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 Brandywine Blvd over Brandywine and Joes Ru carry?

About 8,585 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brandywine Blvd over Brandywine and Joes Ru?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m).

Who owns Brandywine Blvd over Brandywine and Joes Ru?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.