US Bridges

Musgrove RD over CSX Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Ross County, Ohio · .02 Mi. W of Lancaster RD · Structure no. 7145071

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,173
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Musgrove RD over CSX Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Musgrove RD over CSX Railroad in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,628 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMusgrove RD
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.02 Mi. W of Lancaster RD
RouteCounty Highway C0213
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25169, -82.87074
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,173 (2015)
Projected traffic1,628 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Musgrove RD over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Musgrove RD over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,173 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Musgrove RD over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Musgrove RD over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.