US Bridges

SR 60 over Over Buck Creek/Csx Rr.

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · 2.53 MI N US 224 · Structure no. 0302317

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,157
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Over Buck Creek/Csx Rr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60 over Over Buck Creek/Csx Rr. in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 2,157 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,994 by 2035. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60
CrossesOver Buck Creek/Csx Rr.
Location2.53 MI N US 224
RouteState Highway 60
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05937, -82.39449
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,157 (2015)
Projected traffic2,994 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 60 over Over Buck Creek/Csx Rr. built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 60 over Over Buck Creek/Csx Rr. 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 SR 60 over Over Buck Creek/Csx Rr. carry?

About 2,157 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Over Buck Creek/Csx Rr.?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Over Buck Creek/Csx Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.