US Bridges

County RD 49 over Salt Fork

PoorPosted for load

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1MI W of State HWY 513 · Structure no. 3032981

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
367
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 49 over Salt Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 49 over Salt Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 49
CrossesSalt Fork
Location1MI W of State HWY 513
RouteCounty Highway C0049
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.025, -81.33
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2015)
Projected traffic509 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 49 over Salt Fork built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 49 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 49 over Salt Fork carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 49 over Salt Fork?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 49 over Salt Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.