US Bridges

Township Road 19 over L Muskingum * Cow Ru

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Ohio · .09 MI E of JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 8433682

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 19 over L Muskingum * Cow Ru is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 19 over L Muskingum * Cow Ru in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 19
CrossesL Muskingum * Cow Ru
Location.09 MI E of JCT SR 26
RouteCounty Highway T0019
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.44837, -81.33635
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2015)
Projected traffic25 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 19 over L Muskingum * Cow Ru built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 19 over L Muskingum * Cow 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 Township Road 19 over L Muskingum * Cow Ru carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 19 over L Muskingum * Cow Ru?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 19 over L Muskingum * Cow Ru?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.