US Bridges

County Road 9 over L Muskingum * Macke

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Ohio · 3.35 MI NE of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 8430322

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,624
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over L Muskingum * Macke is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 9 over L Muskingum * Macke in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,624 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,254 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesL Muskingum * Macke
Location3.35 MI NE of JCT SR 7
RouteCounty Highway C0009
StateOhio
Coordinates39.40916, -81.35851
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,624 (2015)
Projected traffic2,254 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 County Road 9 over L Muskingum * Macke built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over L Muskingum * Macke 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over L Muskingum * Macke carry?

About 1,624 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over L Muskingum * Macke?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over L Muskingum * Macke?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.