US Bridges

SR 43 over Elkhorn Creek

Good

Carroll County, Ohio · 3.91 Mi. N of County Line · Structure no. 1000748

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,934
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 43 over Elkhorn Creek in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,934 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,684 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 43
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location3.91 Mi. N of County Line
RouteState Highway 43
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50194, -80.98014
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,934 (2018)
Projected traffic2,684 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 43 over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 43 over Elkhorn 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 43 over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 1,934 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.