US Bridges

Putnam Street over Muskingum R * Putnam Brg

Good

Washington County, Ohio · Putnam Street Marietta C · Structure no. 8430128

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
686 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,172
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Putnam Street over Muskingum R * Putnam Brg is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Putnam Street over Muskingum R * Putnam Brg in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6,172 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,567 by 2035. The structure is 686 ft (209.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPutnam Street
CrossesMuskingum R * Putnam Brg
LocationPutnam Street Marietta C
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41351, -81.4577
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length686 ft (209.1 m)
Longest span321 ft (97.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,172 (2015)
Projected traffic8,567 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Putnam Street over Muskingum R * Putnam Brg built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Putnam Street over Muskingum R * Putnam Brg 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Putnam Street over Muskingum R * Putnam Brg carry?

About 6,172 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Putnam Street over Muskingum R * Putnam Brg?

The structure is 686 ft (209.1 m) long with a longest span of 321 ft (97.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Putnam Street over Muskingum R * Putnam Brg?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.