US Bridges

Musgrove RD over Goshen Run

Poor

Ross County, Ohio · .59 Mi. W of Vigo RD · Structure no. 7144938

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
446
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Musgrove RD over Goshen Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Musgrove RD over Goshen Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 446 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMusgrove RD
CrossesGoshen Run
Location.59 Mi. W of Vigo RD
RouteCounty Highway C0213
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25177, -82.80158
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic446 (2015)
Projected traffic619 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Musgrove RD over Goshen Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Musgrove RD over Goshen Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Musgrove RD over Goshen Run carry?

About 446 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Musgrove RD over Goshen Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Musgrove RD over Goshen Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.