US Bridges

Salem Twp RD 262 over Town Fork

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 1.33 MI N ST Rt 43 · Structure no. 4131371

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Twp RD 262 over Town Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Salem Twp RD 262 over Town Fork in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Twp RD 262
CrossesTown Fork
Location1.33 MI N ST Rt 43
RouteCounty Highway T0262
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.46483, -80.82324
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Salem Twp RD 262 over Town Fork built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Twp RD 262 over Town Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Salem Twp RD 262 over Town Fork carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Salem Twp RD 262 over Town Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Twp RD 262 over Town Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.