US Bridges

Jac CR 5 over Muskellunge Creek

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .01 MI S of CR 62 · Structure no. 7439318

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
697
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jac CR 5 over Muskellunge Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jac CR 5 over Muskellunge Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 967 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJac CR 5
CrossesMuskellunge Creek
Location.01 MI S of CR 62
RouteCounty Highway C0005
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25477, -83.32252
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2015)
Projected traffic967 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jac CR 5 over Muskellunge Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jac CR 5 over Muskellunge Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jac CR 5 over Muskellunge Creek carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jac CR 5 over Muskellunge Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jac CR 5 over Muskellunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.