US Bridges

SR 32 over Salt Lick Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.46 MI W of JCT US 35 · Structure no. 4001958

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,345
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Salt Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Salt Lick Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,345 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,807 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
Location0.46 MI W of JCT US 35
RouteState Highway 32
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04174, -82.62056
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,345 (2015)
Projected traffic8,807 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 32 over Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Salt Lick Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 6,345 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.