Morgan County Bridge Report Card
Morgan County scores 76 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Morgan County, Ohio
Morgan County has 159 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.4% is at or below the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 11,461 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Morgan County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 76/100 (C). The county has 159 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 11,461 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.4% | 8.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 12.4% of measured traffic | 9.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 63 years vs 48 nationally | 6.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 92,306 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 63 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 11,461 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Morgan County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Road 203 over Muskingum River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,919 | 1913 |
| SR 376 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,443 | 1952 |
| SR 555 over East Branch Black Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 543 | 1961 |
| Township Road 249 over Olive Green Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 209 | 1903 |
| County Road 13 over West Branch Wolf Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 209 | 1952 |
| County Road 4 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90 | 1937 |
| County Road 70 over Doudna Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 48 | 1974 |
| SR 60 over Salt Run | High traffic | Good | 8,013 | 1999 |
| SR 37 over Muskingum River | High traffic | Good | 6,714 | 1969 |
| SR 60 over Over Little Musk R. Trib | High traffic | Good | 5,648 | 1983 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.