US Bridges

SR 180 over Salt Creek

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.42M E of JCT SR 56 · Structure no. 3702707

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,591
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 180 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 180 over Salt Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 93 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,591 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,596 by 2035. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 180
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.42M E of JCT SR 56
RouteState Highway 180
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47814, -82.73728
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,591 (2015)
Projected traffic3,596 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 180 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 180 over Salt Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 180 over Salt Creek carry?

About 2,591 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 180 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 180 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.