US Bridges

County Road 25 over L Muskingum * Bear Ru

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Ohio · .05 MI So of JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 8430594

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over L Muskingum * Bear Ru is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 25 over L Muskingum * Bear Ru in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesL Muskingum * Bear Ru
Location.05 MI So of JCT SR 26
RouteCounty Highway C0025
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.474, -81.28086
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 25 over L Muskingum * Bear Ru built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25 over L Muskingum * Bear Ru in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 25 over L Muskingum * Bear Ru carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over L Muskingum * Bear Ru?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over L Muskingum * Bear Ru?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.