US Bridges

County Road 16 over Santoy Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.05 Mi. East of Perry CO · Structure no. 5837138

Built
1875
150 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Santoy Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying County Road 16 over Santoy Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1875 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 150 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesSantoy Creek
Location0.05 Mi. East of Perry CO
RouteCounty Highway C0016
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62433, -82.03235
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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 closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Santoy Creek built?

It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is County Road 16 over Santoy 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Santoy Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 16 over Santoy Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Santoy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.