US Bridges

Salem Twp RD 199 over Salem Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.6 MI N CR39 · Structure no. 4131460

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Twp RD 199 over Salem Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Twp RD 199 over Salem Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Twp RD 199
CrossesSalem Creek
Location0.6 MI N CR39
RouteCounty Highway T0199
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36844, -80.83223
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 199 over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Salem Twp RD 199 over Salem 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Salem Twp RD 199 over Salem Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Salem Twp RD 199 over Salem Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Twp RD 199 over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.