US Bridges

County Road 60 over Muskingum * Lowell T a

Poor

Washington County, Ohio · .08 MI S of JCT SR 60 · Structure no. 8433127

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,087 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
932
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 60 over Muskingum * Lowell T a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 60 over Muskingum * Lowell T a in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 932 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,294 by 2035. The structure is 1,087 ft (331.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCounty Road 60
CrossesMuskingum * Lowell T a
Location.08 MI S of JCT SR 60
RouteCounty Highway C0060
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52637, -81.50719
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,087 ft (331.3 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic932 (2015)
Projected traffic1,294 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 60 over Muskingum * Lowell T a built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 60 over Muskingum * Lowell T a in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 60 over Muskingum * Lowell T a carry?

About 932 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 60 over Muskingum * Lowell T a?

The structure is 1,087 ft (331.3 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 60 over Muskingum * Lowell T a?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.