US Bridges

SR 146 over Over Salt Creek

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 2.1 Mi. W. of JCT SR 313 · Structure no. 6004962

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,621
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 146 over Over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 146 over Over Salt Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,621 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 146
CrossesOver Salt Creek
Location2.1 Mi. W. of JCT SR 313
RouteState Highway 146
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90875, -81.86074
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,621 (2015)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 146 over Over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 146 over Over Salt 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 146 over Over Salt Creek carry?

About 1,621 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 146 over Over Salt Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 146 over Over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.