US Bridges

T49 Johnsons Mill over Stream Salt Fork

PoorPosted for load

Guernsey County, Ohio · 4 MI S I70 · Structure no. 3030229

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T49 Johnsons Mill over Stream Salt Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T49 Johnsons Mill over Stream Salt Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 115 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT49 Johnsons Mill
CrossesStream Salt Fork
Location4 MI S I70
RouteCounty Highway T0049
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00863, -81.247
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic83 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 T49 Johnsons Mill over Stream Salt Fork built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is T49 Johnsons Mill over Stream Salt Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does T49 Johnsons Mill over Stream Salt Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T49 Johnsons Mill over Stream Salt Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns T49 Johnsons Mill over Stream Salt Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.