US Bridges

Township Road 35 over L Muskingum * Scottow

Good

Washington County, Ohio · .03 MI S of JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 8433003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 35 over L Muskingum * Scottow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 35 over L Muskingum * Scottow in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTownship Road 35
CrossesL Muskingum * Scottow
Location.03 MI S of JCT SR 26
RouteCounty Highway T0035
StateOhio
Coordinates39.53429, -81.2464
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Township Road 35 over L Muskingum * Scottow built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 35 over L Muskingum * Scottow 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 Township Road 35 over L Muskingum * Scottow carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 35 over L Muskingum * Scottow?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 35 over L Muskingum * Scottow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.