US Bridges

County Rd. 851 over Salt Fork Lake

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 2MI. E. of County Rd. 35 · Structure no. 3032523

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
639
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 851 over Salt Fork Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Rd. 851 over Salt Fork Lake in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. 851
CrossesSalt Fork Lake
Location2MI. E. of County Rd. 35
RouteCounty Highway C0851
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15619, -81.50376
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2018)
Projected traffic887 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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. 851 over Salt Fork Lake built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. 851 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Rd. 851 over Salt Fork Lake carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. 851 over Salt Fork Lake?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. 851 over Salt Fork Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.