US Bridges

State Pk Rt 1 Rt 4 over Over Salt Fork Lake

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 5.7 M N of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 3026175

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2000 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

State Pk Rt 1 Rt 4 over Over Salt Fork Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Pk Rt 1 Rt 4 over Over Salt Fork Lake in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,388 by 2020. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Pk Rt 1 Rt 4
CrossesOver Salt Fork Lake
Location5.7 M N of JCT US 22
RouteState Lands Road 5
StateOhio
Coordinates40.13259, -81.48731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 Pk Rt 1 Rt 4 over Over Salt Fork Lake built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Pk Rt 1 Rt 4 over Over Salt Fork Lake 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Pk Rt 1 Rt 4 over Over Salt Fork Lake carry?

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

How long is State Pk Rt 1 Rt 4 over Over Salt Fork Lake?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Pk Rt 1 Rt 4 over Over Salt Fork Lake?

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