US Bridges

Salem RD over Hammley Run

FairPosted for load

Athens County, Ohio · 0.04 Mi. South of SR691 · Structure no. 0531642

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem RD over Hammley Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Salem RD over Hammley Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem RD
CrossesHammley Run
Location0.04 Mi. South of SR691
RouteCounty Highway C0009
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37848, -82.19098
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2015)
Projected traffic262 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Salem RD over Hammley Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem RD over Hammley Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Salem RD over Hammley Run carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Salem RD over Hammley Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Salem RD over Hammley Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.