Township Road 921 over Little Muskingum River
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Ohio · .05 MI E of JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 8433720
- Built
- 1879
- 146 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 921 over Little Muskingum River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Township Road 921 over Little Muskingum River in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1879 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 146 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 921 over Little Muskingum River built?
It was built in 1879, making it 146 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Township Road 921 over Little Muskingum River 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 Township Road 921 over Little Muskingum River carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 921 over Little Muskingum River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 921 over Little Muskingum River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.