US Bridges

County RD 35 over Salt Fork Flood Channel

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · .2MI E Ofinterstate HWY77 · Structure no. 3032140

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
883
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 35 over Salt Fork Flood Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 35 over Salt Fork Flood Channel 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 5 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 883 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2035. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty RD 35
CrossesSalt Fork Flood Channel
Location.2MI E Ofinterstate HWY77
RouteCounty Highway C0035
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10856, -81.55805
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic883 (2015)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 County RD 35 over Salt Fork Flood Channel built?

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

What condition is County RD 35 over Salt Fork Flood Channel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 35 over Salt Fork Flood Channel carry?

About 883 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County RD 35 over Salt Fork Flood Channel?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 35 over Salt Fork Flood Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.