US Bridges

Salzman Road over Coldwater Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · .2 MI S of SR 63 · Structure no. 0961957

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,938
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salzman Road over Coldwater Creek is a steel culvert carrying Salzman Road over Coldwater Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 53 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,938 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,242 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSalzman Road
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location.2 MI S of SR 63
RouteCounty Highway T0139
StateOhio
Coordinates39.44225, -84.40064
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,938 (2021)
Projected traffic8,242 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Salzman Road over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Salzman Road over Coldwater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Salzman Road over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 5,938 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Salzman Road over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m).

Who owns Salzman Road over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.