US Bridges

Harding Avenue over Little Salt Creek

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.14 MI S of Broadway Str · Structure no. 4061101

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,455
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harding Avenue over Little Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harding Avenue over Little Salt Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 3,455 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,796 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesHarding Avenue
CrossesLittle Salt Creek
Location0.14 MI S of Broadway Str
RouteCounty Highway 503
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05183, -82.63071
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,455 (2020)
Projected traffic4,796 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Harding Avenue over Little Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harding Avenue over Little 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Harding Avenue over Little Salt Creek carry?

About 3,455 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harding Avenue over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Harding Avenue over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.