US Bridges

Salem Twp RD 218 over Town Fork

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Ohio · 1.7 MI N ST Rt 43 · Structure no. 4131401

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Twp RD 218 over Town Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Twp RD 218 over Town Fork in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 115 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Twp RD 218
CrossesTown Fork
Location1.7 MI N ST Rt 43
RouteCounty Highway T0218
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.4565, -80.77479
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2015)
Projected traffic43 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 218 over Town Fork built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Salem Twp RD 218 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 218 over Town Fork carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Salem Twp RD 218 over Town Fork?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Twp RD 218 over Town Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.