US Bridges

SR 313 over Buffalo Fork of Salt Crk

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · .23 MI N of Jct. SR 146 · Structure no. 6005586

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 313 over Buffalo Fork of Salt Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 313 over Buffalo Fork of Salt Crk in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2035. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 313
CrossesBuffalo Fork of Salt Crk
Location.23 MI N of Jct. SR 146
RouteState Highway 313
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89966, -81.8219
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2015)
Projected traffic344 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 313 over Buffalo Fork of Salt Crk built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 313 over Buffalo Fork of Salt Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 313 over Buffalo Fork of Salt Crk carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 313 over Buffalo Fork of Salt Crk?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 313 over Buffalo Fork of Salt Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.