US Bridges

Solida Road over Solida Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.12 Miles North of US 52 · Structure no. 4434889

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,090
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solida Road over Solida Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Solida Road over Solida Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 125 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 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,901 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSolida Road
CrossesSolida Creek
Location0.12 Miles North of US 52
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.42215, -82.57045
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2015)
Projected traffic2,901 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Solida Road over Solida Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Solida Road over Solida 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Solida Road over Solida Creek carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Solida Road over Solida Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Solida Road over Solida Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.