US Bridges

SR 60 over Salt Run

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 1.3M N of JCT SR 37 · Structure no. 5800374

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,013
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Salt Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60 over Salt Run in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,013 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,122 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 60
CrossesSalt Run
Location1.3M N of JCT SR 37
RouteState Highway 60
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66976, -81.87221
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,013 (2015)
Projected traffic11,122 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 60 over Salt Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over Salt Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60 over Salt Run carry?

About 8,013 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Salt Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Salt Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.