US Bridges

State Park Rt 1 over Over Salt Fork Lake

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1.1 M N of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 3026116

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2000 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

State Park Rt 1 over Over Salt Fork Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Park Rt 1 over Over Salt Fork Lake in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,388 by 2020. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Park Rt 1
CrossesOver Salt Fork Lake
Location1.1 M N of JCT US 22
RouteFederal Lands Road 16
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09329, -81.47307
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2000)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2020
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 State Park Rt 1 over Over Salt Fork Lake built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park Rt 1 over Over Salt Fork Lake 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 State Park Rt 1 over Over Salt Fork Lake carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is State Park Rt 1 over Over Salt Fork Lake?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Park Rt 1 over Over Salt Fork Lake?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.